What is the Capital of North Macedonia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of North Macedonia is Skopje. North Macedonia is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, with a population of 1,822,612. The official currency is the Denar and the primary language spoken is Macedonian.
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Skopje at a glance
| Capital city | Skopje |
|---|---|
| Country | North Macedonia (Republic of North Macedonia) |
| Region | Southeast Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 1,822,612 (148th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Denar (MKD) |
| Calling code | +389 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering North Macedonia
- Tirana, capital of Albania
- Sofia, capital of Bulgaria
- Athens, capital of Greece
- Pristina, capital of Kosovo
- Belgrade, capital of Serbia
North Macedonia in context
- North Macedonia covers 25,713 km², making it the 145th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 71 people per km² ranks 116th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Serbia.
- North Macedonia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 1,822,612 people, North Macedonia holds about 4.0% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- North Macedonia is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of North Macedonia — FAQ
What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
Is Skopje the largest city in North Macedonia?
Yes — Skopje is both the capital and the largest city of North Macedonia.
What country is Skopje in?
Skopje is the capital city of North Macedonia.
What continent is Skopje in?
Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is located in Europe.
Is Skopje the capital of North Macedonia?
Yes — Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia (official name: Republic of North Macedonia).
Skopje is the capital of which country?
Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, in Southeast Europe.
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