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Complete details about Macedonia in Europe with capital city Skopje

Country NameMacedonia (Makedonija)
Country CodeMKD
Capital CitySkopje
ContinentEurope
RegionSouthern Europe
Independence Year1991
Population2024000
Surface Area25713.0
Life Expectancy73.8 years
GNP1694.0 (old 1915.0)
Government FormRepublic

Spoken Languages

Albaniana     (22.9%)
Macedonian [official]     (66.5%)
Romani     (2.3%)
Serbo-Croatian     (2.0%)
Turkish     (4.0%)

Major Cities

Skopje, Skopje     (population 444299)

Macedonia's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: Eurasia ReviewWed, 23 May 2012 10:24:06 -0700
Macedonia: Gruevski Responds Bluntly To NATO's Decision

By Misko Taleski Macedonia Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski gave NATO a stinging rebuke on Tuesday (May 22nd) after the organisation passed on the option to extend membership to his country due to Greece's longtime objections. The rejection was expected ...   read full story

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Publisher: Sacramento BeeWed, 23 May 2012 05:28:14 -0700
NATO In Crisis: Alliance Suffers From Lack Of Legitimacy, U.S. Leadership read full story
Publisher: Southeast European TimesWed, 23 May 2012 07:16:26 -0700
Gruevski responds bluntly to NATO's decision read full story
Publisher: MINAWed, 23 May 2012 07:30:11 -0700
Macedonian Investment Opportunities presented in Turin, Italy read full story
Publisher: Macedonia Information CentreWed, 23 May 2012 04:40:04 -0700
Annual Economy Report read full story


Publisher: MarketWatch (press release)Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:52 -0700
NATO In Crisis: Alliance Suffers From Lack Of Legitimacy, US Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is deeply concerned over point 26 of NATO's official Chicago Summit communiqué regarding Macedonia. The hypocritical statement contradicts NATO's own rules, ...   read full story

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Publisher: Focus NewsMon, 21 May 2012 22:45:54 -0700
Vecer: Macedonia disappointed over delayed NATO invitation, says president read full story
Publisher: BSANNA NEWSTue, 22 May 2012 05:28:14 -0700
Failure to extend to Macedonia's membership invitation a disgrace: former NATO ... read full story
Publisher: eNews Park ForestMon, 21 May 2012 12:21:37 -0700
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the North Atlantic Council Meeting read full story
Publisher: EMportalMon, 21 May 2012 23:36:50 -0700
Bucharest conclusion on FYRMacedonia reiterated in Chicago read full story
Publisher: MINATue, 22 May 2012 00:30:33 -0700
Talk is cheap, do something about it read full story


Publisher: JD Supra (press release)Wed, 23 May 2012 12:23:15 -0700
Debenture - the new security instrument soon to be introduced in Macedonia

by Karanovic & Nikolic Law Office on 5/23/2012 A number of companies in Macedonia are having problems with maintaining their solvency at a desirable level in order to carry out their ordinary course of business. Apart from reasons which may be ...   read full story


Publisher: B92Wed, 23 May 2012 02:31:44 -0700
"Prevent religious persecution in Macedonia"

BELGRADE -- The Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church says "a new escalation of persecution targeting priests of the Ohrid Archdiocese in Macedonia was disturbing". The Synod appealed "to domestic and international public to prevent it", ...   read full story

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Publisher: EMportalTue, 22 May 2012 22:52:47 -0700
Six Vraniskovski's associates ordered detention read full story