| Northern Macedonia | |||
Location  | |||
Weapon & Flag
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| Capital | Skopje | ||
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| Currency | Macedonian Denars | ||
| Population | about 2.1 million | ||
| Language | Macedonian, English, German | ||
| Religions | Orthodox | ||
| TLD | .com.mk | ||
| Time zones | CET 1h | ||
| Website | https://www.vlada.mk/ | ||
Northern Macedonia is a country on Balkans.
Planning before the trip
It can be good to get vaccinated against both tuberculosis and hepatitis.
To take with you to Northern Macedonia
To bring with you from Northern Macedonia
Facts about Northern Macedonia
History
The locals
Very nice and helpful. The inhabitants are also characterized by caring for guests / tourists and anxious to increase the number of international visitors.
Climate
Northern Macedonia has generally seen a pleasant climate, intense heat during the summer and cold winters (snow occurs). About 300 sunny days a year.
Holidays
Regions
Cities
Getting to Northern Macedonia
From Sweden, it is easiest to get to Northern Macedonia by plane, to Skopje or Ohrid. However, airline tickets are generally cheaper to Skopje. It is also possible to take a bus to Northern Macedonia.
Good flight connections with Sweden, via eg: Malév, Austrian Airlines etc.
Bus traffic exists between the major cities in Northern Macedonia as well as connections to a number of different cities in Central / Eastern Europe.
Train traffic is not very developed due to the hilly landscape.
No problem.
Relocation in Northern Macedonia
Mainly by bus, these often lack air conditioning and are of a lower standard than in Sweden. However, bus travel is very cheap. Taxis are cheap in cities, however, one should be vigilant as taxi drivers try to charge higher prices for tourists.
Good air connections with Sweden, via eg: Malév, Autrian Airlines etc.
Payment
Macedonian "denars" and Euro.
Available everywhere, avoid paying by account / credit card in smaller stores.
Accommodation
Good selection of hotels, private landlords are very common. These mean that you rent an apartment / room from a property owner.
Food and drinks
Good quality food. This is very cheap. A main course with drinks about 3-5 Euro.
To see
To do
Communication
Well-developed mobile phone network.
Security
Very good security and friendly population.
Respect
Problem solver
The Swedish embassy is located in the central parts of Skopje.
Other
The market in Sutka (Suto Orizari), Skopje.