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Map of North Macedonia

North Macedonia Map
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This map of North Macedonia features its major cities, towns, lakes, rivers, highways, and roads. Satellite imagery and an elevation map of North Macedonia highlight its mountainous terrain and vast stretch of lakes.

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About the map

North Macedonia World Map
North Macedonia on a World Map

North Macedonia is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It borders 5 other countries including Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west.

Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. Other major cities are Bitola, Kumanovo, Prilep, and Tetovo.

North Macedonia gained its independence as early as 1991 from Yugoslavia and is part of the northern Macedonia region. The country is known for its continuous mountains, lakes, and ancient civilizations.

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SATELLITE IMAGERY

North Macedonia Satellite Map

North Macedonia occupies a total area of 25,713 square kilometers (9,928 sq mi). In comparison, it’s larger than Latvia but smaller than Slovenia. Its largest lake is Lake Ohrid, which is one of the oldest in the world. Otherwise, the Vardar River is the longest watercourse in North Macedonia at 312 kilometers (194 mi) long.

North Macedonia Satellite Map

There are 4 national parks including Pelister, Mavrovo, Galičica, and Šar Mountains. The country lies between 40°N and 43°N latitudes so its climate is local due to its unique topography. In general, the climate is continental and Mediterranean with cold in winter and hot in summer.

PHYSICAL MAP

North Macedonia Elevation Map

North Macedonia has a very rugged terrain with major mountain ranges shaping most of its borders. For example, the Šar Mountains and the Osogovo are located to the northwest separating it from Serbia. Whereas the Nidze Mountains (part of the Dinaric Range) form its border with Greece to the south.

North Macedonia Elevation Map

But the exception is the three large lakes, Lake Ohrid, Lake Prespa, and Dojran Lake, which lie on its southern borders. At 2,764 meters (9,068 feet), Mount Korab is the highest peak in North Macedonia. Not only is it the highest in North Macedonia, but it’s the fourth-highest mountain in the Balkan Peninsula.

Capital City

Skopje

Major cities

Bitola
Gostivar
Kavadarci
Kičevo
Kumanovo

Ohrid
Prilep
Strumica
Tetovo
Veles

Cities, towns and villages

Belica
Berovo
Bogomila
Debar
Delčevo
Demir Hisar
Drenovo
Kratovo
Kriva Palanka
Kruševo
Ljubanista
M.Brod
M.Kamenica
Mešeista
Negotino
Novi Dojran

Petrovec
Pčinja
Probistip
Radovis
Resen
Samokov
Stepanci
Stip
Stracin
Struga
Sveti Nikole
Tearce
Topolčani
Valandovo
Vinica

Lakes, rivers and water features

Babuna River
Blato River
Bošavica River
Bregalnica River
Crni Drim River
Crna River
Dosnica River
Kadina River
Kriva River
Lake Dojran

Lake Matka
Lake Prespa
Lake Ohrid
Lake Tikveš
Markov River
Radika River
Topolka River
Treska River
Vardar River

Landforms and geographic regions

Belasica Mountain
Ilinska Mountain
Jablanica Mountain
Karadžica Mountain
Ograzhden Mountain

Osogovske Mountain
Plačkovica Mountain
Maleševski Mountain
Šar Mountains
Suva Gora Mountain

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