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North Macedonia (/ ˌmæsɪˈdoʊniə / MASS-ih-DOH-nee-ə), [c] officially the Republic of North Macedonia, [d] is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It shares land borders with Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Bulgaria to the east, Kosovo [e] to the northwest and Serbia to the north. [8]
The history of North Macedonia encompasses the history of the territory of the modern state of North Macedonia. Prehistory. Ancient period.
North Macedonia (Macedonian: Северна Македонија, romanized: Severna Makedonija; officially the Republic of North Macedonia), [11][12] is a country located on the Balkan peninsula in Southeastern Europe. It was part of Yugoslavia. North Macedonia is bordered by Serbia, Albania, Greece and Bulgaria.
North Macedonia is a landlocked country that is geographically clearly defined by a central valley formed by the Vardar river and framed along its borders by mountain ranges.
Sep 13, 2024 · The Republic of North Macedonia is located in the northern part of the area traditionally known as Macedonia, a geographical region bounded to the south by the Aegean Sea and the Aliákmon River; to the west by Lakes Prespa and Ohrid, the watershed west of the Crni Drim River, and the Šar Mountains; and to the north by the mountains of the ...
Sep 12, 2024 · local short form: Severna Makedonija. former: Democratic Federal Macedonia, People's Republic of Macedonia, Socialist Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Macedonia. etymology: the country name derives from the ancient kingdom of Macedon (7th to 2nd centuries B.C.)
Sep 13, 2024 · As described in this article’s introduction, the name Macedonia is applied both to a region encompassing the present-day Republic of North Macedonia and portions of Bulgaria and Greece and to the republic itself, the boundaries of which have been defined since 1913.
Jun 10, 2024 · Provides an overview of North Macedonia, including key events and facts about this European country.
Sep 3, 2024 · Macedonia, European region in the south-central Balkans that comprises north-central Greece, southwestern Bulgaria, and the independent Republic of North Macedonia. The region of Macedonia derives its name from the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, which was centered in the southern portion of the area.
Dec 13, 2023 · Introduction. Background. North Macedonia gained its independence peacefully from Yugoslavia in 1991 under the name of "Macedonia." In June 2018, Macedonia and Greece signed the Prespa Accord whereby the Republic of Macedonia agreed to change its name to the Republic of North Macedonia.
