North Macedonia is a country in Europe, in The Balkans, with about 1.82 million people (2025) and an area of 25,710 square kilometres. Its capital is Skopje, and it shares land borders with 4 countries.
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Where North Macedonia sits on the map
North Macedonia is landlocked in the south-central Balkans, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south and Albania to the west. The Vardar River runs north to south through the center, crossing into Greece as the Axios and emptying into the Aegean. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with fertile valleys along the Vardar corridor. Lake Ohrid, shared with Albania on the western border, is among the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe.
More on Lake Ohrid
At 288 meters deep and over three million years old, Lake Ohrid is one of only a few ancient lakes on Earth. It harbors over 200 endemic species, including the Ohrid trout. The town of Ohrid on its shore, once home to 365 churches, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its natural and cultural significance.
4 more lenses on North Macedonia in the app
STORY North Macedonia's search for identity
NOW The name was the easy part
THREAD North Macedonia's regional ties
STORY North Macedonia's cultural inheritance
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Common questions
What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje. Skopje lies at about 42.0 degrees north and 21.4 degrees east. North Macedonia is in Europe, in the region often called The Balkans. It is home to about 1.82 million people. The world capitals quiz on this site tests every capital, and the printable capitals sheets cover each continent.
What is the population of North Macedonia?
About 1.82 million people live in North Macedonia, according to the World Bank figures for 2025. That makes it the 149th most populous of the 195 countries. With an area of 25,710 square kilometres, that is about 71 people per square kilometre.
What countries border North Macedonia?
North Macedonia shares land borders with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia. The map on this page outlines each of them around North Macedonia. The count includes only borders on land, not neighbours across a sea or a lake.
How big is North Macedonia?
North Macedonia covers 25,710 square kilometres, or about 9,927 square miles. That makes it the 145th largest of the 195 countries. The figure is total surface area, which includes inland water such as lakes and rivers. Its population of about 1.82 million gives a density of 71 people per square kilometre.
North Macedonia is a country in Europe, in The Balkans, with about 1.82 million people (2025) and an area of 25,710 square kilometres. Its capital is Skopje, and it shares land borders with 4 countries.
Capital
Skopje
Continent
Europe
Region
The Balkans
Population
1,820,909 2025, World Bank. 149th of 195.
Area
25,710 km² (9,927 sq mi) World Bank, surface area. 145th largest of 195.
Population density
71 people per km²
Land neighbours
4: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia
Official name
Republic of North Macedonia
UN status
Member state
PLACE · from the Geography app
Where North Macedonia sits on the map
North Macedonia is landlocked in the south-central Balkans, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south and Albania to the west. The Vardar River runs north to south through the center, crossing into Greece as the Axios and emptying into the Aegean. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with fertile valleys along the Vardar corridor. Lake Ohrid, shared with Albania on the western border, is among the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe.
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