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.
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.
The Republic of Macedonia has a well-developed coffee culture, and Turkish coffee is by far the most popular coffee beverage.