Macedonia

SHORT INFORMATION

Climate of Macedonia

Republic of Macedonia is characteristic of three different climates:

* Changed Mediteranean
* Mountaneous
*Mildly Continental

The changed mediteranean climate is represented in the Gevgelija-Valandovo ravine, the Dojran and the Strumica-Radovis ravines. It can also go as north as Skopje following the flow of the Vardar river.

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.

SHORT INFORMATION

Rivers and Lakes of Macedonia

Macedonia is characterized by a developed hydrographic net. It has numerous springs, a wide river net and many natural and artificial lakes. Strong springs or wellsprings can mainly be found on limestone terrain. Such are the springs Rasche, from which Skopje is supplied with drinking water.