Macedonia
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Capital
Skopje
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Local time
10:35
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Population
2.07 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+389
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Currency
ден MKD (denar)
Macedonia
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Capital
Skopje
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Local time
10:35
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Population
2.07 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+389
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Currency
ден MKD (denar)
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Average Salary
$ 386
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Petrol price
€ 1.49 pl
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Precipitation
619mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
25 333 km2
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Protected Area
10%
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Forest Area
40%
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Agricultural area
50%
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Railways
683km
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Annual air passengers
86 868
Population
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Ethnicity
Macedonian - 64 %
Albanian - 25 %
Turkish - 3 %
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Religion
Macedonian Orthodox - 32 %
Islam - 17 %
Islam - 17 %
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Languages
Macedonian
Albanian
Turkish
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Armed Forces
15 600
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Alcohol consumption
5.7 l/person
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Diabetes
10.3%
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Tuberculosis
13 per 100k
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HIV
0.1%
Economy
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Industries
food processing, beverages, textiles, chemicals, iron, steel, cement, energy, pharmaceuticals
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Agriculture
grapes, tobacco, vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs
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Natural Resources
low-grade iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, manganese, nickel, tungsten, gold
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Energy Import
51%
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Natural Resources
low-grade iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, manganese, nickel, tungsten, gold
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Renewable Energy
18%
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CO2 Emissions
7 510kt
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Ease of Business
11 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
61
What not to do when visiting Macedonia
Macedonia Don’t be surprised by good understanding and generally accepting of various cultures and foreigners by locals - Macedonians are well aware of the world around as well as the differences in opinions and behaviours.
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Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Did you know?
Macedonia was the only country to secede peacefully from Yugoslavia.
Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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