North Macedonia
Ohrid's Lakeside Legends
Overview
A landlocked Balkan nation with a rich Ottoman and Byzantine heritage, ancient Lake Ohrid, and an evolving identity as it pursues EU membership.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Land Area
25,713 km²
Capital
Skopje
Languages
Macedonian
Currencies
denar (den)
At a Glance
58
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
47
Freedom
70
Security
56
Life Expectancy
73 yrs
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Urbanization
60%
Cost Index
35
Housing Index
14
Healthcare Access
51/100
Climate
Average Temperature
11.0°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Star Dojran 14.3°C
2 Gevgelija 14.3°C
3 Vataša 12°C
4 Veles 12°C
5 Kavadarci 12°C
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 35
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 14
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 10.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 10.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 46/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 35/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 115 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 43
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.70% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 78 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Tips & Cultural Insights
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025