North Macedonia Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of North Macedonia |
Common Name | North Macedonia – /ˈnoɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ |
Nationality | Macedonian(s) – noun, Macedonian – adjective |
Independence | Referendum by registered voters endorsed independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 |
Administrative Divisions | 80 municipalities and 1 city |
Total Population | 2.1 million (#149) with 59.5% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Skopje (capital city) |
Major Languages | Macedonian (official), Albanian (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 83% of total population |
Currency | Macedonian Denars (MKD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $35.2 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $17,100 (#101) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 25,713 sq km / 9,928 sq mi (#149) with 1.1% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Southern Europe |
Bordering Countries | Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Serbia |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Denes nad Makedonija” (Today Over Macedonia)