Balkans travel guide
North Macedonia
North Macedonia is known for its natural beauty and the historic lakeside town of Ohrid. If you love the outdoors, there are plenty of great trails to discover.
In the capital, Skopje, look out for the unusual faux-neoclassical monuments and statues scattered around the city. They were controversially funded by a previous government and give the city a strange feeling.
Quick facts
- Population: about 1.8 million
- Currency: Macedonian denar
- Safe to drink tap water? Yes, but double-check with locals
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Places in North Macedonia
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