Situated in Southeast Europe, North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (officially Republic of North Macedonia) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 1.8 million and a total area of 25,713 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered North Macedonia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Skopje, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is North Macedonia located?
Geographically, North Macedonia belongs to Southeast Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 25,713 km², which makes it the 150th largest country or territory on Earth.
As a landlocked country, North Macedonia has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo and Serbia.
The capital city is Skopje, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how macedonian life really works.
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Who lives in North Macedonia?
Around 1.8 million people live in North Macedonia, making it the 152nd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from North Macedonia is called a Macedonian.
The main language spoken here is Macedonian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in North Macedonia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the denar (MKD, symbol den). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for North Macedonia is +389. Websites from the country typically use the .mk internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about North Macedonia are its flag, its capital Skopje, and its approximate population of 1.8 million.
Neighbouring countries
North Macedonia shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about North Macedonia
- North Macedonia's flag emoji is 🇲🇰 — its two-letter country code is MK and its three-letter code is MKD.
- North Macedonia covers 25,713 km², ranking 150th in the world by area.
- With about 1.8 million people, North Macedonia holds the 152nd spot in the world population ranking.
- North Macedonia is a member state of the United Nations.
- North Macedonia is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
North Macedonia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of North Macedonia?
- The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
- What is the population of North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia has a population of approximately 1,824,359 people, ranking 152nd in the world.
- Where is North Macedonia located?
- North Macedonia is located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in North Macedonia?
- The main language spoken in North Macedonia is Macedonian.
- What currency is used in North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia uses the denar (MKD).
