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National Symbols of North Macedonia

Last updated on May 21st, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Country Information
  3. Coat of arms
  4. Flag map
  5. Country motto
  6. National animal
  7. National flower
  8. National bird
  9. Rest of national symbols
  10. State symbols
  11. Neighbouring countries
  12. Proverbs & sayings
  13. Compare with other countries
  14. Location

By | Updated on May 21, 2023

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North Macedonia is a landlocked country in Europe. The official name of North Macedonia is the Republic of North Macedonia. It shares borders with 5 countries: Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, Kosovo, and Albania. The people of North Macedonia are called Macedonian. The country is in Southeast Europe, bordering Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and North Macedonia has also been influenced. The etymology of North Macedonia can be defined as; “Highlanders” or “the tall ones”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in North Macedonia include Macedonians, Albanians, Turks, and Romani.

MAT Macedonian Airlines is the national airline of North Macedonia. The national colors of the country are red and yellow. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is MKD.

North Macedonia is known for being the second most mountainous country in the world. The national dish of North Macedonia is Tavche gravche. Rakija, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of North Macedonia is Gajda.

The country has the time zone UTC+1 (CET) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

North Macedonia is divided into 80 municipalities. The capital of the country is Skopje, which is also the largest city in North Macedonia.

The literacy rate in North Macedonia is 96.1%.

The country’s total area is 25,713 km² (9,928 sq mi), and the total population is 25,778,816. The country’s average elevation is 741 m (2,431 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Mountainous territory covered with deep basins and valleys; three large lakes, each divided by a frontier line; country bisected by the Vardar River. The country’s usual climate is warm, with dry summers and autumns; relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall.

The Macedonian denar serves as the national unit of currency, and the National Bank of North Macedonia is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for North Macedonia is .mk and the country code is +389.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Museum of Macedonia serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The Museum of Macedonia is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of North Macedonia is the Skopska Blatija, and 8 September is designated as National Day. In North Macedonia, the majority of the population practices Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Islam as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, North Macedonia has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. North Macedonia’s national animal is the Lion. The national flower is Common opium poppy, whereas the national tree of North Macedonia is the Macedonian pine, and the highest peak is Korab.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of North Macedonia is Vampire.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of North Macedonia and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of North Macedonia is Kočo Racin, Georgi Pulevski, and Kole Nedelkovski.

Krste Petkov Misirkov is the founder of North Macedonia. The country’s national anthem was written by Vlado Maleski, and composed by Todor Skalovski.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of North Macedonia is Kral Kızı Mausoleum. The country’s national hero is Gotse Delchev.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. The monument to the fallen partisans of the National Liberation War of Macedonia is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. North Macedonia is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and United Nations (UN). North Macedonia collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “North Macedonia Timeless”.

Stevo Pendarovski is the current President of North Macedonia.

North Macedonia has declared Macedonian as the country’s official language.

– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of North Macedonia can be found in the table of contents –

Author

  • Naeem Noor

    As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s) South Serbia
Official name(s) Republic of North Macedonia
Alternative name(s) Republic of North Macedonia (official, English)
Regional location Southeast Europe, bordering Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west
Country name etymology "Highlanders" or "the tall ones"
Climate Warm, dry summers and autumns; relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall
Terrain Mountainous territory covered with deep basins and valleys; three large lakes, each divided by a frontier line; country bisected by the Vardar River
Population 25,778,816
National Day 8 Sep 1991
Language(s) Macedonian
Religion Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Islam
Country code +389
Literacy rate 96.1%
Currency Macedonian denar
Capital city Skopje
ISO MKD
Domain(TLD) .mk
Ethnicity Macedonians, Albanians, Turks, and Romani
Head of government President of the Government
Nationality Macedonian
Driving side Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format dd/mm/yyyy
Total area 25,713 km² (9,928 sq mi)
Timezone UTC+1 (CET)
Average elevation 741 m (2,431 ft)
Coastline 0 km (landlocked)
Mains electricity 230 V
Emergency telephone numbers Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of North Macedonia

Flag map of North Macedonia

Motto of North Macedonia

No official motto

National animal of North Macedonia

The National animal of North Macedonia is Lion

National Animal of North Macedonia - Lion

National flower of North Macedonia

The National flower of North Macedonia is Common opium poppy. Botanical name is Papaver Somniferum.

National flower of North Macedonia - Common opium poppy

National bird of North Macedonia

The National bird of North Macedonia is Not Declared

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Neighbouring countries of North Macedonia

Macedonian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Where force rules, justice does not exist.

What one fool can ensnare, not a thousand sages can fix.

Think twice, say once.

The brain is not in the pocket, but in the head.

If my neighbor is happy, my own work will go easier, too.

Feed a dog, he stops barking at you.

Enjoy yourself; for there is nothing in the world we can call our own.

Brother does not feed his brother but it is hard not having one.

A good friend is recognised in times of trouble.

A bear that dances in your neighbour's house might soon dance in yours.

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