Macedonia




PRACTICALITIES



Currency

Macedonian denar (MKD)


Official languages

Macedonian


Time

GMT + 1


Calling code

+389


Area codes

Skopje: 2, Kratovo: 31, Štip: 32, Vinica: 33, StrumicaL 34, Gostivar: 42, Tetovo: 44


Internet TLD

.mk


Shopping

Generally shops are open Monday–Friday from 8am to 8pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 3pm.


National holidays

New Year’s Day January 1
Orthodox Christmas January 6 & 7
International Women’s Day March 8
Orthodox Easter movable feast
May Day May 1
Ilinden August 2
Independence Day September 8


National dish

Burek – pastry filled with minced meat or mushrooms
Mousaka – a baked dish consisting of layers of meat and potatoes
Shepherd’s salad – salad with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions and white brine cheese


Electricity

Macedonia’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz.


Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union, Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey do not need visa for entry into Macedonia. Only a valid passport is required.


Useful numbers

Ambulance: 194
Fire Brigade: 193
Police: 192