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North Macedonia

Europe · Capital: Skopje

North Macedonia is a country in Europe, home to about 1.8 million people across 25,713 km². Its capital is Skopje. It is landlocked sharing land borders with 5 countries.

Key facts

Capital

Skopje

Region

Europe

Population

~1.8 million people

Area

25,713 km²

Density

70 people per km²

Coastline

Landlocked

Hemisphere

Northern Hemisphere

Drives on the

Right

Languages

Macedonian, Albanian

Standard time zones

1

Highest point

2,764 m

Head of state

Not a monarch

Member of

NATO

Flag colors

red, yellow

Which countries border North Macedonia?5

North Macedonia in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. North Macedonia is moderately well known, so it typically appears as the answer in medium puzzles. These are the 27 clues from the pool that are true of North Macedonia, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

Common questions about North Macedonia

Which countries border North Macedonia?
North Macedonia shares a land border with 5 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo and Serbia.
What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
Is North Macedonia landlocked?
Yes. North Macedonia is landlocked, with no coastline on any ocean or sea.
What language is spoken in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has 2 official languages: Macedonian and Albanian.

Facts reviewed June 2025. Populations are rounded estimates; area includes inland water.