Macedonia which is slightly smaller than the state of Vermont is a landlocked state in the heart of the Balkans. The geography of Macedonia is made up of mountains, three great natural lakes and small basins of agricultural land. It's a beautiful scenic country overflowing with natural splendor. The geography of Macedonia conjointly with its diverse variations makes up an attractive picture.
In the Republic of Macedonia, the most common religion is Orthodox Christianity. Muslims are the second-largest religious group with almost one-third of the population adhering to Islam. There are also many other religious groups in Macedonia, including Catholicism, Baptism, Protestantism, Hinduism and Judaism.
The political system of Macedonia occurs within the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, with an executive government made-up of a coalition of parties from the unicameral legislature and an independent judicial branch with a constitutional court. The Prime Minister is the head of the political system of Macedonia, and of a pluriform multi-party system.