The flag of North Macedonia has a red field, at the center of which is a golden-yellow sun with eight broadening rays that extend to the edges of the field.

North Macedonia

Republic of North Macedonia

People: Macedonian

🏛️CapitalSkopje
💰CurrencyDenar (den)
🗣️LanguageMacedonian
📞Dialling Code+389
🌍RegionSoutheast Europe
👥Population1,822,612

North Macedonia is located in Southeast Europe and has a population of around 1.8 million. Its capital city is Skopje, and the most widely spoken official language is Macedonian. North Macedonia is landlocked, sharing borders with 5 neighbouring countries.

North Macedonia — key facts at a glance

Official NameRepublic of North Macedonia
Capital CitySkopje
ContinentEurope
RegionSoutheast Europe
Population1,822,612
Area25,713 km²
CurrencyDenar (MKD) den
Official LanguageMacedonian
Dialling Code+389
Internet TLD.mk
TimezoneUTC+01:00
Drives on theRight side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeMK / MKD
BordersAlbania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Serbia

Travelling to North Macedonia?

Driving side: Right
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +389 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Macedonia

What is the capital of North Macedonia?

The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.

What currency does North Macedonia use?

North Macedonia uses the Denar (MKD, symbol: den).

What language do they speak in North Macedonia?

The official language of North Macedonia is Macedonian.

What is the dialling code for North Macedonia?

The international dialling code for North Macedonia is +389.

What side of the road does North Macedonia drive on?

North Macedonia drives on the right-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering North Macedonia

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