The Christmas celebration begins on January 5th, the evening, known as kolede. Children go from door to door singing Christmas carols and receiving fruits, nuts and sweets from the people.
Macedonia has an improving standard of compulsory state funded healthcare, which is available free to all citizens and registered long-term residents. Private healthcare is also available in the country.
Officially name: The Republic of Macedonia
Capital: Skopje
Largest city: Skopje
Official language: Macedonian
Government: Parliamentary republic