Macedonia

SHORT INFORMATION

Education in the Republic of Macedonia

The Constitution mandates free and compulsory primary and secondary education in the Republic of Macedonia, and the Law on Primary Education specifies that all children from 7 to 15 years of age attend school for a compulsory 8 years.

SHORT INFORMATION

Political System of Macedonia

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.

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.