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North Macedonia quiz
North Macedonia is in 6 of our quizzes: flag, 3 trivia questions, capital, the Europe map and 3 Explorer photos. Korab and Šarena Mosque are among its 3 photos.
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8 questions about North Macedonia only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
North Macedonia at a glance
| Capital | Skopje |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Southeastern Europe, north of Greece |
| Population | 2.1 million (2025 estimate), 145th of 196 |
| Area | 25,713 km², 143rd of 196 |
| People per km² | 83 |
| Land borders | Greece (234 km), Albania (181 km), Bulgaria (162 km), Kosovo (160 km), Serbia (101 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Golem Korab, 2,764 m |
| Official languages | Albanian and Macedonian |
| Currency | Macedonian denar |
| Flag colours | red and yellow |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +389 |
| Terrain | Mountainous with deep basins and valleys; three large lakes, each divided by a frontier line; country bisected by the Vardar River |
| Climate | Warm, dry summers and autumns; relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall |
| Where the name comes from | The name derives from the ancient kingdom of Macedon (7th to 2nd centuries B.C.), whose name origin is unclear; it may derive from the mythological Macedon, the son of the Greek god Zeus; alternatively, it may come from the Greek word makednos, meaning "tail," or the Illyrian word maketia, meaning "cattle" |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
North Macedonia is landlocked and touches 5 countries; Greece has the longest border with it (234 km), Serbia the shortest (101 km). By area North Macedonia is 143rd of 196 countries, just behind Rwanda and ahead of Djibouti.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
3 in Explorer
The highest peak of both Albania and North Macedonia, at 2,764 metres.
Photo: Pavouk / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The 'Painted Mosque' of Tetovo, covered in flowers and patterns instead of tiles.
Photo: Vaurien / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A lakeside town once said to have 365 churches, the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'.
Photo: kallerna / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
5| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the capital of North Macedonia? | Skopje |
| Skopje is the capital of which European country? | N. Macedonia |
| Lake Ohrid is shared by North Macedonia and which country? | Albania |
| Which lake is shared by Albania, Greece and North Macedonia? | Lake Prespa |
| What currency does North Macedonia use? | Denar |
North Macedonia in our quizzes
Albania is a wrong choice for Skopje and again for North Macedonia's flag. Albania, Kyrgyzstan and Rwanda sit beside North Macedonia in the flag round.
Trivia asks: “Lake Ohrid is shared by North Macedonia and which country?” The answer is Albania. It also asks: “Which lake is shared by Albania, Greece and North Macedonia?” (Lake Prespa). Explorer has 3 North Macedonia photos: Korab, Šarena Mosque and Ohrid.
Every North Macedonia question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
Which continent is North Macedonia in?
North Macedonia is in Europe.
What is the population of North Macedonia?
About 2.1 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border North Macedonia?
North Macedonia borders Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Kosovo and Serbia.
What is the highest point in North Macedonia?
Golem Korab, at 2,764 m.
What is the official language of North Macedonia?
There are 2: Albanian and Macedonian.