North Macedonia — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore North Macedonia: capital Skopje, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

North Macedonia is in Europe. Its capital is Skopje.

Climate

Continental with hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters; Mediterranean influence in the south

Mountainous with deep basins and valleys; three large lakes along western borders

Lake Ohrid is one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe.

Kokino is a 3,800-year-old megalithic observatory recognized by NASA as one of the world's oldest.

North Macedonia's national dish, tavče gravče, is a simple baked bean casserole that defines the nation's cuisine.

1014: Byzantine Empire defeats the Bulgarian-Macedonian state under Tsar Samuil

1392: Ottoman Empire conquers the region, ruling for over 500 years

1903: Ilinden Uprising against Ottoman rule, short-lived Kruševo Republic

1944: Anti-fascist Assembly establishes the People's Republic of Macedonia within Yugoslavia

1991: Declaration of independence from Yugoslavia

2019: Country officially renamed North Macedonia under the Prespa Agreement