Macedonia is officially called as Republic of Macedonia is a country in south east Europe. Macedonia spans over an area of 25,713 square kilometers (9,779 square miles) and divided into three regions namely Povardarie, Western Macedonia and Eastern Macedonia and Skopje is the capital of Macedonia and it is a landlocked country with chain of mountains and numerous rivers.

Macedonia is one of the developing countries and has open economy with trade and tourism industry is growing gradually in the country. Macedonia is surrounded by Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, Kosovo and Albania and coordinates are 41.6000° N, 21.7000° E.

History of Macedonia:

Macedonia is one of the oldest inhabited counties in the world and was first inhabited by Paeonians, the Thracian people and in 146 BC Romans established the colonies and later the country was divided into two parts by name Macedonia Prima and Macedonia Salutaris. Byzantine captured the country in 580s and ruled for several years and after the fall of Byzantine Empire, Bulgarian’s captured the country in 13^th century but later in 14^th century Byzantine regained the power. Bulgarian National Revival was started in the 18^th century and later many revolutionary organizations were established in the country. Between 1912 and 1913 Balkan wars was fought between Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia and during the World War II the country was captured by Axis Power between 1941 and 1945. Macedonia became independent country in the year 1991.

Language and Food of Macedonia:

Official language of Macedonia is Macedonian language and other languages are Albania, Romania and Serbia and populace of the country follow Orthodox Christianity and second largest religion is Muslim and other religions are Catholicism, Baptism, Protestantism, and Judaism. Cuisines of the Macedonia are Balkan cuisines reflecting Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines and some of the traditional and authentic cuisines of the country are Tavče-Gravče, Turli Tava, Ajvar, Kebapi, Pita, Burek, Malidzano and many other.

What to see in Macedonia?

Archaeological Museum on the Lake Ohrid:

Archaeological Museum on the Lake Ohrid is situated in the Ohird town is one of the best place to know about the history of Macedonia and the museum is situated on the Lake Ohrid and it is the ancient city of the Macedonia.

Church of St. John at Kaneo:

Church of St. John at Kaneo is situated on the coast of Lake Ohrid in Ohrid town is one of the main significant historical monument of the country and most renowned sight and the church is situated at the top of the hill and it is a Byzantine architecture constructed during the 13^th century.

The Ancient Aqueduct:

The Ancient Aqueduct is placed close to the Skopje city is one of the most inspiring and beautiful locations to visit in the country and one can find 386 meters with 55 arches of aqueduct that has been preserved and surrounded by green and picturesque landscapes.

Other prominent places to visit in Macedonia:

• Joakim Osogovski Monastery
• Solunska Glava Peak
• Ancient Pella
• Kastoria and Orestias Lake
• Historic Church Saint Panteleimon
• The Old Town of Ohrid
• Lake Ohrid
• Mount Korab
• Kokino
• Stone Bridge
• Millennium Cross
• Church of St. Sophia
• Mavrovo Lake
• Arabati Baba Teke
• Jeni Mosque

Major cities to visit in Macedonia:

• Skopje
• Ohrid
• Bitola
• Kruševo
• Prilep
• Struga
• Štip
• Kumanovo
• Tetovo
• Radoviš
• Strumica

Best time to visit Macedonia:

Macedonia is served by humid continental climate and average temperature varies from -4° Celsius to 31° Celsius throughout the year and best time to visit Macedonia is from June to September.

How to reach Macedonia?

By Air:

Macedonia is served by two international airports by name Alexander the Great Airport in Skopje and St. Paul the Apostle Airport in Ohrid and these are the main airports in the country that caters with international flights to distinct cities in Europe.

By Train:

Macedonia is well linked through the trains within the country but the international trains are not operating and most of the populaces in the country use train as the main mode of transportation.

By Road:

Macedonia is connected through Europe highways and motorways and bus network also plays major role in the transportation of the country and there are many national and international bus operators in the country providing regular bus and coach services to travel in and around the country.

Hotels in Macedonia:

Macedonia is one of the developing countries in the tourism industry wth some renowned hotels and resorts in the country that are designed as per the need and requirement of the tourists with world class facilities and amenities with traditional blend. List of few hotels in Macedonia are as below:

• Hotel Belvedere
• Metropol Lake Resort
• Millenium Palace
• Hotel City Park
• Aristocrat Palace Hotel
• Duvet Boutique Hotel
• Pansion Bianko – Anja
• Kamnik Hotel Skopje
• Tokin House
• Hotel Dion Prilep
• Ramada Plaza Gevgelija
• Casino Flamingo Hotel
• Hotel Ambasador Bitola

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