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Many online friends from around the world usually ask me: "Where Is Macedonia Located?"
It's hard to explain the same thing on and on.
So,... from now on, I'll point them to this article. ;)

Q: Where is Macedonia located?
A: Macedonia (i.e. the Republic of Macedonia, Republika Makedonija) is a country in the central Balkan Peninsula, in south-eastern part of Europe.
As a landlocked country, the Republic of Macedonia is bordered by Serbia and Kosovo to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south and Albania to the west.
It comprises approximately the north-western third of the wider geographical region of Macedonia.

For visual info, please check out this maps of Macedonia.

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We present you two maps of the Republic of Macedonia.

I. Small map of Macedonia + map with the position of Macedonia in Europe and world (with the flag and coat of arms)



II. Large map of Macedonia (with bigger cities, mountains and rivers)


A note: the maps are property of GraphicMaps.com .

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Pop artist Karolina Goceva with the song 'Mojot Svet' ('My World') will represent the Republic of Macedonia at 'Eurovision Song Contest 2007' in Helsinki (Finland).



Useful links:
- Download the song: 'Mojot Svet' (link) - (mp3/3:03/2,80MB).
- Watch the video: 'My World' .
- More info about Karolina Gocheva .

Bonus stuff:

'Mojot Svet' ('My World') lyrics

Naj, na, naj, na, na, na, naj, na
Naj, na, naj, na, na, na, naj, na
Naj, na, naj, na, na, na, naj, na
Naj, na, naj, na, na, na, naj.

Nocva so senki pak zboruvam
Moram od sebe da pobegnam
Tri angeli me cuvaat
Odam po vistinski pat.

Mojot svet se vika muzika
Nema vera nitu granica
Mojot svet se osum noti
Edna dusa balkanska. (x2)

Sonce me budi vo postela
Pesna me gali vo dusata
Tri spomeni sto bolea
Vecno gi izbrisav jas.

Mojot svet se vika muzika
Nema vera nitu granica
Mojot svet se osum noti
Edna dusa balkanska. (x2)

Naj, na, naj, na, na, na, naj, na
Naj, na, naj, na, na, na, naj, na
Naj, na, naj, na, na, na, naj, na
Na, na, na, naj, na,
Eeeeeeeejjj...

Mojot svet se vika muzika
Nema vera nitu granica
Mojot svet se osum noti
Edna dusa balkanska,
Mojot svet se osum noti
Edna dusa balkanska.

(lyrics written by http://Travel-Macedonia.blogspot.com)

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After independance in 1992 Macedonia retained the coat of arms adopted in 1946 as the emblem of the People's Republic of Macedonia within Yugoslavia.



The coat of arms is described this way:
The coat-of-arms is composed by a double bent garland of ears of wheat, tobacco and poppy, tied by a ribbon with the pattern of a traditional costume. In the centre of such a circular room there are mountains, rivers, lakes and the sun; where the ears join there is a red five-pointed star.
All this represents "the wealthy of our country, the struggle and the freedom".
In forefront of the coat of arms is the Shar Mountain, and the waters of Ohrid Lake. The Coat is bounded with wheat and poppy plant laterally, and on the basis with a Macedonian national motif, often found on the Macedonian national outfits (dresses).

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Landlocked in the heart of the Balkans, Macedonia is one of Europe's youngest, smallest countries, but is simultaneously one of its oldest nations. History goes back a long way here, witness the many ancient and early medieval monuments.
A country of wild mountains, fertile plains and huge lakes, Macedonia is an emerging destination for leisure and business travellers alike.

Now, some brief facts about Macedonia...

Official Name: Republic of Macedonia

Land Area: 25,714 sq km (land & water surface; 9,929 sq miles)

Population: 2,063,122

Capital City: Skopje (467,257)

Latitude/Longitude: 41° 50'N, 22° 00'E

Anthem: "Today above Macedonia"

Government: Parliamentary Democracy (Parliamentary republic)

Independence: September 8th, 1991 (from SFR Yugoslavia)

Borders: total (766 km)

Neighboring Countries: Albania (151 km, to the West), Bulgaria (148 km, to the East), Greece (246 km, to the South) and Serbia (221 km, to the North).

Demographics: Macedonians 65%, Albanians 25%, Turks 3,9%, Roma 2,7% and Serbs 1,8%.

Languages Spoken: Macedonian 70%, Albanian 20%, Turkish, Serbo-Croat, Roma, Vlach.

Religion: Christianity (Macedonian Orthodox) 70%, Muslim 25%, Catholic and other 5%.

Currency: Macedonian Denar (since April 26, 1992)

United Nations Organization: since April 8th, 1993

Internet TLD: .mk

Country Phone Code: +389

Location: The Republic of Macedonia is located in South-East Europe, in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula.

Landforms: Macedonia is an elevated plateau of large, rolling hills and deep valleys, completely disected and surrounded by mountains. The Dinaric Alps extend down into Macedonia, and the highest point is in the Korab Mountain range, at 9,066 ft. (2,764m).
Major lakes include Ohrid, Prespa (both shared with Albania) and Doiran. Lake Ohrid is the deepest lake in the Balkans (935 ft.)
The Vardar River divides the country; other rivers of note include the Bregalnica and Cma.

Land Divisions: 34 counties and 85 municipalities.

Climate: Summers are warm (occasionally hot), with some rain; winters are cold with heavy snowfall.

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