Macedonia

Macedonia

Macedonia / is a country located in the middle of Balkan Peninsula, in southeastern Europe. It is one of the successor states to the former Yugoslavia, which declared independence in 1991 under the name of the Republic of Macedonia

Mountains and hills occupy most of the lands of northern Macedonia, and some peaks reach more than 2,500 meters, including Mount Corbett, which rises to 2,751 meters on the western border of the country. These highlands are spread over highlands, at levels ranging from 600 to 900 meters. Forests of pine, oak, and beech grow in many spots, especially in the west. The Vardar River, the largest of the Macedonian rivers, stems from the northwestern highlands, penetrating the center and south of the country

The cold and freezing spells are intense in the winter, and the summer temperatures are moderate in the mountain valleys, while the high regions remain cold. The temperatures in Skopje reach one degree Celsius in January, rising to 24 ° C in July, and the average rainfall in the city is about 55 cm annually

Macedonia manufactures cement, iron, steel, refrigerators, tobacco and textiles, and extracts chromium, iron, copper, manganese, uranium, lead and zinc. As for agricultural products, they include cotton, maize, wheat, tobacco, and fruits. Farmers also raise sheep, poultry, cattle, and pigs

Macedonia produces wood in rural areas. It is linked to both Yugoslavia and Greece by rail. There is also a network of land roads between cities. There are two airports, one in the capital, Skopje, and the other in Ohrid. The state owns most of the means of production, and the percentage of workers in industry is 40%, and in agriculture 10%, and services such as health, education, and government departments employ 50%

Macedonia announced the repayment of the last installments of its $ 174 million debt owed to the International Monetary Fund before the date agreed upon with the Fund. In a statement today, Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance Zoran Staversky said that his country paid the last installment of the fund on February 27th, and benefited from a reduction of 5 million euros, due to the payment of the debt before the date. He added that his country borrowed 312 million dollars in 2011 from the International Monetary Fund, and decided to pay it early, as part of the government's efforts to work to reduce the country's debt in times when the country is experiencing an economic recovery

Between waterfalls, caves, stunning lakes and other scenic sites, you will find in the Republic of Macedonia a lot of wonderful things that give you the opportunity to spend an enjoyable holiday, as this beautiful country located in southeastern Europe offers visitors a lot of beautiful cities and unparalleled tourist places, and in The following report will familiarize us with the most important reasons that will motivate you to visit and travel to Macedonia during your next trip

Mountains, lakes, and forests as well as relaxing among the enjoyable sights are just some of what awaits you in Macedonia, including the magnificent Lake Ohrid, which is one of the oldest and deepest European lakes, alongside Lake Prespa and Dogran Lake, and three wonderful national parks, Mavrovo, Galicica and Belicester 

Besides that Macedonia offers various recreational opportunities from cycling, to hiking, swimming, with rock climbing, fishing, kayaking, as well as paragliding and skiing as well

Macedonia is a very small country, but even if you spend several weeks in it you will not be able to fully discover it, and you will have many tourist options, between the beautiful nature and the mountains and national parks, as well as wonderful cities such as Skopje, Bitola, Ohrid and Prilep, and many others, as The country boasts over 50 lakes in Macedonia, and 16 impressive mountains

One of the best places in Macedonia is the Mavrovo National Park in the western part of the country, and it is a great place for skiing in the winter and hiking during the summer, and the surrounding Mavrovo Lake will give you the most recreational opportunities with the possibility to visit ski resorts near the lake shore

Macedonia is a land rich in monuments, and was influenced by Byzantine and Ottoman civilization, and this is also reflected in the arts and culture from architecture to the traditional costumes of many religious wall paintings and wood carvings that we advise you to discover when traveling to Macedonia