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Macedonia is medieval monasteries, vineyards, orchards, timeworn Turkish bazaars, Orthodox churches and space-age shopping centres. It is also the drone of the local bagpipes, Turkish-style grilled mincemeat and some of the cheapest wine on the planet. The country is unbelievably green; its people are hospitable and welcoming.
Travel Warning: Waning Tensions
The ethnic tensions that once plagued Macedonia have greatly decreased. However travellers should continue to exercise caution in the regions along the frontiers with Kosovo and Albania.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Population
2,045,262
Currency
Name: Denar
Code: MKD
Symbol: MKD
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Macedonian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+389
Weights & Measures
Metric
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