North Macedonia: flag, capital and facts
North Macedonia is a country in Southern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Skopje. Population — 1,824,359. Area — 25,713 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of North Macedonia
A yellow sun with eight rays on red — the 'sun of freedom'.
The capital of North Macedonia — Skopje
Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia. Skopje sounds like 'scope' — grab a telescope and zoom in on the city.
Facts about North Macedonia
- Official name
- Republic of North Macedonia
- Capital
- Skopje
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 1,824,359
- Area
- 25,713 km²
- Currency
- MKD (den)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 41.83333333°, 22°
How to remember the name
The nameNorth Macedonia is the homeland of Alexander the Great, marked 'North' so it isn't mixed up with a region of Greece.
Did you know?
Mother Teresa, famous for helping the poor, was born in Skopje.
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