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Country Name |
Republic of North Macedonia |
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Continent |
Europe |
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Surface area |
25,713 km2 |
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Capital |
Skopje |
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Population |
2,077,132 (2018) |
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Language |
Macedonian |
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Currency |
Macedonian Denar (MKD) |
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Time zone |
The same as Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00389 |
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16 who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.
Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, Leishmaniasis, and West Nile virus are present in Southern Europe. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
The state officially took its current name in February 2019. It borders Serbia to the north, Albania to the west, Greece to the south, and Bulgaria to the east.
Predominantly mountainous, the countries highest peaks can be found on the Albanian border, where some exceed 2,500 m. Whereas, the lowlands extend south towards the Vardar River on the Greek border.
The climate is temperate continental, with cold extremes in the highlands and snowy precipitations during the winter months. Mediterranean influences are only felt on the southern side of the country, where there is a much milder climate.
