Macedonia

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Macedonian Wedding Traditions

Galicnik, which extends on the falls of mount Bistra is found 110 km away from the capital city of Macedonia. Each year Galicnik hosts a traditional Macedonian wedding in the beginning of July.

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Language and population of Macedonia

Macedonian (македонски јазик, makedonski jazik, pronounced [maˈkɛdɔnski ˈjazik] ( listen)) is a South Slavic language spoken as a first language by approximately 2–3 million people principally in the region of Macedonia but also in the Macedonian diaspora. It is the official language of the Republic of Macedonia and holds the status of official minority language in parts of Albania, Romania and Serbia.

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Overview of Macedonia

Officially name: The Republic of Macedonia

Capital: Skopje

Largest city: Skopje

Official language: Macedonian

Government: Parliamentary republic