Elena Bojchovska
Macedonia is small, less known country on the Balkans. It used to form part of Yugoslavia. However, the independent country of Macedonia is a quite new country with huge history and amazing people. I am glad and proud to let you know ten facts about my home country you may never heard about.
1. Macedonia is the only country of all the former Yigoslav countries that declared independence without war but rather on a peaceful and friendly way.
2. In 2002 the “World Almanac’s editor” declared the Macedonian flag as the second most beautiful in the world.
3. The first Slavic school was opend in Ohrid, Macedonia by Saint Climent.
4. Macedonia is the home country of Mother Tereza who was born in the capital city of Skopje.
5. Macedonia is the first country in the world with full access to wireless.
6. The Macedonian opium is among the best ones in the world with 14 morphine units in comparison with China (8), India (7) and Turkey (6).
7. The Macedonian ethnical mixture was the reason for the name of the fruit salad called “Macedonia” in Spain, Italy, France and South America.
8. The Macedonians use the sidewalks as a parking place, do not ever be surpriced if you visit it and notice this.
9. There are no dractional denominations for the Macedonian currency, denar. There used to exist deni which are no longer in use.
10. The Greeks call the Macedonians with the name Skopja as they claim there exist only one Macedonia which belonds to them; it forms part of their territory.
I enjoyed reading this, since my husband was from Yugoslavia.
Very interesting, Elena! Regarding your first point, is it not true that Montenegro also gained independence without armed conflict?
Macedonia must be a wonderful country… I have a plan to visit her next year
I do recommend you to visit it! It’s worth it and it’s very cheap!
Yes of course more times.
Next time you have to check Berovo, which is my hometown. So beautiful town located on a mountin. It’s also known as Little Swiss
I appreciate and love studying of different peoples of cultures, geophysical behaviours, historical backgrounds, and their political and constitutional of law and order form of governance.
There´s so much more to share with you about my beautiful country. I´ll do it in some of my next posts.
Did Game of Thrones shoot here?
Yes, it has some scenes from Macedonia 🙂
I learned some things I didn’t know. Thanks so much.
I’m glad I’ve taught you something new! 🙂
Yes leave it to the Greeks to claim Macedonia as their own. But one thing I learned was that Mother Theresa came from Macedonia. I always thought she was an Hindu. Also I would have foregone talking about opium… but to each his own. Macedonia seems to be a gorgeous country from the picture above, although I do not fancy walking on their sidewalks what with the cars all line up on them. Very nice presentation.
Yes, Mother Tereza is Macedonia, however she has Albanian origins. But she was born and raised in Skopje. Nowadays there is an amazing museum about her and her work on the exact place where she used to live, in the city center. I´m glad you liked my post. I won´t say anything about the Greeks 😀
Wonderful country, they want to change their name … unfortunately. Now confrontation with the political crisis, because the government wants an agreement with the Greek name to be successful, and the opposition does not want it. If they do not agree, there will be early parliamentary elections. This is not good for the country’s economy, which is very weak.
I am against the idea of changing my country´s name!! It has always been called Macedonia! God observes everything! Eventually it will all be allright! 🙂
I hope everything will be fine in the end.
At the end everything ought to be fine! If it’s still not fine, it is not the end yet! 😀
Wonderful Country, I want visit once…, So @Elena you live in Macedonia ?
It´s an amazing country! Actually whole Balkan region is very similar. I live in Spain though. I moved a couple of years ago, however I´m so proud to be Macedonian 🙂
Waoo, That’s Really Good!!! and Spain is also Beautiful country..Enjoy yourself 🙂 🙂
Thanks a million!! 🙂 Spain is awesome! 10/10
YEs, Elena! You’re Welcome Alots!!! ? ?
What a beautiful country.
Thank you Carol! I´m glad you liked it!
Macedonia is a really beautiful country-i’ve visited her many times so I know her well-i’ve also learned a lot of new
Where have you been in Macedonia, Lado? I´m glad you had a positive experience with my country. How about the food? Did you like it?
Elena every time I was I was fascinated by the beauty of macedonia, the friendliness of the People-food disposable – not to be overlooked – I was almost across Macedonia – I was a bus driver at the tourist agency
Ohh I see. Than you must have visited the most beautiful and touristic places!
Yes all types of monasteries-Skopje, Ohrid, Tetovo-birthplace and grave tosee Proeskega-ga almost no place and monastery
It is beautiful Macedonia. nature, people, songs, food, wine what else a person wants.
Have you ever visited Macedonia? I´m so in love with my small, unknown yet amazing motherland!
Several days in Skopje hotel Intrkontinental, three days in Ohrid and one day on Dojran Lake .Very beautiful.