Driving away from the Nis Hotel (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
The sightseeing tour in Macedonia will be divided into two parts. The day will start with a visit to the 15th century reconstructed bridge over the Vada River in the Macedonian capital of Skopje, and a visit to the traditional Grand Bazaar as well as famous sights such as the Mustafa Pasha Mosque also dating back to the 15th century, St. Spas Church, the Turkish-era Kara Castle, the Old Post, Alexander the Great Square and the Monument and Memorial of Mother Teresa. Spas Church, the Turkish-era Kara Castle, the Ancient Post, Alexander the Great Square, and Mother Teresa's Monument and Memorial. On the following day, on the way to the next stop in Albania, in the city of Ohrid, Macedonia, raft the scenic lake and enjoy the beauty of Ohrid's lake and mountains.
En-route view (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
On the way to Split, our guide, Shen Chenwei, gave a general introduction to Macedonia and its capital, Split. Macedonia*** and the State of Macedonia for short, is a landlocked country located in the south of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, bordered by Bulgaria to the east, Serbia to the north, Albania to the west and Greece to the south. And the region of ancient Macedonia includes Macedonia*** and the State of Macedonia and the northern part of Greece, Central Macedonia, Western Macedonia, Eastern Macedonia-Thrace.
Ancient Castle of Skopje (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
For ancient Macedonia, the Greek side believes that the Kingdom of Ancient Macedonia is a branch of the ancient Greeks, and that the Kingdom of Ancient Macedonia belongs to the Greek history. For its part, the Macedonian **** and the State of Macedonia claims to be the successor of the Kingdom of Macedonia and the Macedonian socialist **** and the State of Macedonia, and therefore insists on the use of the name "Macedonia".
The Old Town (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
The Slavs moved to Macedonia in the 7th century, and the first Slavic state of Macedonia was established by Samoilo in the second half of the 10th century until 1018, and from the 14th century onwards Macedonia was under the rule of the Byzantines and the Turks for a long period of time, and in the aftermath of the First Balkan War of 1912, the Serbian and Bulgarian armies occupied Macedonia, Greek armies occupied the Macedonian region.
Pedestrians in the Old Town (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
The part of Macedonia that was geographically part of Serbia was called Vardar Macedonia, and after World War I, Vardar Macedonia was annexed to the Kingdom of Serbo-Croatia-Slovenia as a part of Serbia.In 1929, it was renamed the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. After World War II, the Federal People's **** and State of Yugoslavia was established. After World War II, Vardar Macedonia, formerly part of Serbia, became one of the constituent units of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and was called the State of Macedonia***. On November 20, 1991, Macedonia declared its independence, and in 1993 it joined the United Nations under the provisional name of the "Former Yugoslav State of Macedonia***".
Street mural (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
In order to promote economic development and accelerate integration into the European Union, the Macedonian government has vigorously promoted infrastructure construction, which has led to the development of related industries, and is known as one of the fastest growing countries in Europe. It is ranked 36th out of 141 countries in the overall ranking and is one of the best performing countries in Europe. Macedonia is not near the sea and is a landlocked country. Macedonia also does not have many neighbors, just four: Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, Albania to the west, and Serbia to the north. Macedonia's terrain is mostly mountainous, with the Vada River running north and south.
A corner of the market stalls (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Pedestrians at the market (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia*** and the country's largest metropolis, with one-third of Macedonia's total population living in Skopje. Skopje is also the political, cultural, economic and academic center of Macedonia. The name of Skopje in Roman times was Scupi.
Street view of the Old Town (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
The area around the Macedonian capital of Skopje has been inhabited since around 4000 BC. Remains of a Neolithic settlement have been found near the present-day Skopje Castle in the center of Skopje, which was conquered by the Romans on the eve of the 1st century and served as a campsite for the Roman army.
Photo of the Old Town (Photo: Sun Tao)
Skopje was conquered by the Kingdom of Serbia during the Balkan War of 1912, and after the First World War it became part of the newly created state of the Kingdom of Serbo-Croatia-Slovenia (which later became the Kingdom of Yugoslavia).
Old Town Tavern (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
During the Second World War, Skopje was occupied by the troops of the Axis country, the Kingdom of Bulgaria, and in 1944, it became the capital of the Socialist State of Macedonia, a constituent state of the Socialist Federal*** and State of Yugoslavia. Skopje was developed rapidly after the Second World War. In 1991, Skopje became the capital of Macedonia, the independent state of Yugoslavia, after an earthquake in 1963.
A corner of the bazaar (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
When we arrived in Skopje, Shen Chenwei took us first into the old bazaar in the old city, where we walked through the streets to the Mustafa Pasha Mosque. Skopje's Old Bazaar, which translates to "Old Bazaar", is located near Macedonia Square, and is said to be the second largest Turkish-style bazaar in Europe, with the first being in Istanbul, Turkey.
A photo of the bazaar (Photo: Jue Wang)
Residents in traditional costumes (Photo: Gan Yong Feng)
The Old Bazaar is the area with the highest concentration of mosques in Skopje, and most of the buildings in the area are typical of Ottoman architecture. The mosque minarets and the Ottoman-era streets also look quite harmonious.
Wandering through the streets of the Old Town (Photo: Jue Wang)
The Old Town is predominantly inhabited by Albanians and Turks of the Islamic faith, and there are traditional Turkish dressers to be seen everywhere, as well as Albanian mini-markets.
Pasha Mosque (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Shen Chenwei took the team to the Stafa Pasha Mosque, which was built in 1492 on a hillside. The tall minaret was a striking sight. The courtyard of the mosque was clean. The mosque was financed by Mustafa Pasha, who was a prominent political figure in the Ottoman Empire during the reigns of Bayezid II and Selim I. The mosque was built at the expense of Mustafa Pasha. Following a period of etiquette, the group took off their shoes and entered the mosque to view the solemnity of the mosque. The spacious hall with its luxurious dome was impressive.
Inside the mosque (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Skopje has Christian churches and monasteries in addition to mosques. Leaving the Stafa Pasha Mosque to the St. Spas Church, the group walked into the church's not-so-large courtyard and found that it was more like admiring a treasure trove of art. Built in 1826, the church was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970. A sarcophagus stands out in the courtyard.
The sarcophagus in the church (Photo: Jue Wang)
The church was built underground, as churches weren't allowed to be built higher than mosques during the era of Turkish rule. The pride of the place is a 10-meter-wide by 6-meter-high iconostasis, beautifully carved all in walnut wood by the skilled early 19th-century artists Frckovski and Filipvoski, brothers. The church courtyard leads to the tomb and museum of Goce Delcev, a national hero and leader of the Macedonian domestic revolutionary organization IMRO, who was killed by the Turks in 1903.
Ancient fortress towers (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
As you exit the church and head to Alexander the Great Square, you pass by the ancient castle of Kara on one side of the road. Kara Castle is an ancient Roman building, located on the left bank of the Vada River, built in the early 6th century A.D. From the castle you can overlook the entire city of Skopje. Shen Chenwei said that the large stone blocks inside Kara Castle are from the 4th century of the park, and the outer fence is from the 11th century of the park, when Macedonia was under the rule of the Roman Empire. Due to time constraints, did not ascend to the castle to see.
Ancient Posthouse (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
The last visit to the old city is the Ancient Posthouse, since ancient times, Skopje is the Balkan Peninsula connecting the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea, an important transportation hub, has an important strategic and commercial position. Therefore, the posthouse here was very developed at that time.
The old and the new towns are a mixture (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
When you walk into the old post in Skopje, at first glance, it looks different from the one in China, with spacious courtyards with pines and cypresses used for stanchioning horses, and stone flower gardens with brightly colored flowers, but not eye-catching.
Street photo (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
The entire station was a two-story courtyard-like structure, with a restaurant downstairs and guest rooms upstairs, which is now home to a restaurant, far from the bustle of the caravans that came in and out.
Bridge over the Vada River (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
The famous stone bridge over the Vada River, located in front of Alexander the Great Square, is the symbol of Skopje. Built by Justinian the Great in 1451 during the Byzantine Empire, the stone bridge has been used by soldiers since ancient times. It was and still is the bridge that connects the old town with the new town of Skopje.
Stone Bridge Museum (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
The group finished their tour of the Old Town and headed down to the river, where they walked over the bridge into Skopje's New Town Square. Standing on the stone bridge and looking around, you can see a series of buildings around the area, the Opera House, museums and so on are located in this area, the modern complex shows the new city style.
Sculpture on the river (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
The Vardar River under the bridge is the mother river of Skopje. The Vardar is a southern Balkan river. It originates from the eastern slope of Mount Sal on the border between Macedonia and Albania, and flows northward through northern Macedonia, then turns southeastward through Skopje, Titoviles, and enters the Greek border to flow southward into the Gulf of Salonika in the Aegean Sea. The total length of 420 kilometers, most of the territory of Macedonia.
Macedonian Square (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
There are several bridges over the Vardar River, all five of which are in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. The stone bridge has twelve semicircular arches and is over two hundred meters long. The Vardar Riverside Square is similarly flanked by statues of people, from Justinian I in ancient times to more recent advocates and actors in the country's independence, along the river.
Group photo in the square (photo: Feng Gan Yong)
Cross the bridge to Alexander the Great Square in Skopje. It used to be called Tito's Square, but now it is also called Macedonian Square, which is the largest square in Macedonia*** and the country. The fountain in Alexander the Great Square is very beautiful. In the center of the square is the largest "gladiator on horseback", which is a bronze statue of Alexander the Great in ancient Rome, surrounded by eight warriors and four lions. The warriors are surrounded by a musical fountain, and statues of angry lions line the perimeter.
Square statue (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
The warriors at the base are soldiers with spears, presenting the famous "Macedonian square" look, Alexander the Great is relying on this square, united Greece, the conquest of the Eurasian continent. The Macedonian Empire once swept through Persia, leveled Egypt, was the first major empire in the ancient Roman Empire period, Alexander the Great is the most famous Macedonian historical figures.
Mother pregnancy statue (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
In Alexander the Great Square, there are many sculptures, statues and characters are extremely vivid. In the fountain, there is a group of mothers from pregnancy to raise children sculpture, this sculpture depicts vivid characters, very touching. In addition, there is the famous boatman monument group sculpture also attracted the eyes of many tourists.
Monument to the Boatmen (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Known as the "Monument to the Boatmen of Thessaloniki", the monument was constructed in 2011 in Thessaloniki, a city in the north of Greece, where the people actively opposed the occupation of Macedonia by the Ottoman Empire as the Ottomans were advancing westward. Ottoman occupation of Macedonia. The statue commemorates this history and uses the word "boatman" to indicate that when you go out to sea, you can leave your daily life behind and have unlimited freedom.
Mother Teresa Memorial (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Cross the square and end up at the Mother Teresa Monument and Memorial. Mother Teresa (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, August 27, 1910 - September 5, 1997), was a world-renowned Catholic charity worker, born in Skopje, Macedonia, whose main performance was to serve the poor in Calcutta, India, and who, for her lifelong dedication to the eradication of poverty, was awarded the 1979 She is the pride of the Macedonian people and even more so of the people of Skopje. In October 2003, she was included by Pope John Paul II in the Catholic Blessed List Beatification, and the name of Mother Teresa was changed to True Blessed Mother Teresa (Blessed Teresa).
Monument to the Sisters (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
The Triumphal Arch (Photo: Feng Gan Yong)
The Triumphal Arch in Skopje, which was officially completed and opened in January 2012, is the symbol of the 20th anniversary of Macedonia's independence (which took place in 1991). The triumphal arch is 21 meters high. It was designed by Macedonian sculptor Valentina Stephanovska, who also designed the statue of Alexander on horseback.
The Arc de Triomphe (Photo: Jue Wang)
The Arc de Triomphe has an observation deck overlooking the city, which is another country to have an Arc de Triomphe after Romania has one. Standing on the observation deck, the city of Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, is in full view.
A corner of Ohrid (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Lake and mountains (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
One of the most beautiful places in Macedonia is Lake Ohrid. Lake Ohrid is the second largest natural lake in the Balkans and the deepest (304 meters). It is located on the border between Albania and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, with one-third in Albania and two-thirds in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The lake is 30 kilometers long and 12 kilometers wide, with an area of 365 square kilometers and an elevation of 695 meters above sea level, it is a mountaintop lake with steep shores.
Rippling blue waves (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
The water source of Lake Ohrid mainly comes from mountain springs, so it can be said that it is one of the rare freshwater lakes in Europe that is not polluted. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Lake Ohrid is clear and transparent, with a mirror-like, deep blue surface, mountainous and scenic. In the east side of Lake Ohrid, separated by a large mountain, there is a lake called Prespa Lake, it is also by the surrounding mountain springs gathered into the lake, it and Lake Ohrid between the cave connected, so people often call them sister lakes.
Boating on the lake (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Taking a boat ride on the lake, you can only see the surface of Ohrid Lake like a mirror. According to the Ohrid Institute of Biological and Hydrological Research, a large number of research results on the biology of the lake show that the lake existing organisms with 50 million years ago in the Tertiary period of the organisms are almost the same. The sponges and some fish in the lake are one of the last remaining aquatic organisms in Eurasia before the Ice Age, and their shapes are almost indistinguishable from those of existing fossils.
View from the lake (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Photo on the lake (Photo: Sun Tao)
There is no doubt that Lake Ohrid is inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List, and at the same time, the entire city of Ohrid has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. When you see Lake Ohrid, you can't help but sigh: it's really a good place to stay for a long time! If you look closely, you will see that the water of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia is a ghostly blue color, and the surface of the lake is more dynamic. The dynamic nature of Lake Ohrid is reflected in the changing colors of the water and the richness of the reflections in the water.
Returning to the pier (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Due to its beautiful scenery and pleasant Mediterranean climate, the two cities on the shores of Lake Ohrid, Pogradec, Albania and Ohrid, Yugoslavia, have both become international tourist and health resort destinations. There are also historical museums, art galleries and art schools. Every year, the Ohrid Summer Festival and the Balkan Festival are held here, during which wonderful folk dances and music are performed. After finishing the sightseeing of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia, the group drove to Tirana, the capital of Albania, to continue the Balkan tour. (Photo: Feng Ganyong)
Into Ohrid, North Macedonia
Ohrid is the seventh largest city in North Macedonia, located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola, and close to the Albanian border. The city of Ohrid is located on the shores of Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest human settlements in Europe. It was built mainly between the 7th and 19th centuries, and the city contains numerous ancient buildings such as medieval churches, monasteries, frescoes, castles and towers. Lake Ohrid is an excellent natural site, providing shelter for many endemic species of Tertiary freshwater flora and fauna.
Ohrid is one of the oldest cities in Europe. In ancient Greece, it was heavily influenced by Greek culture. During the Roman Empire, Ohrid was part of ancient Rome. When East and West Rome split in the 4th century AD, Ohrid became part of the Eastern Roman Empire. From the 6th century A.D. onwards, a large number of Slavs from the south came to the Balkan Peninsula, one of them settling in today's Northern Macedonia, and the other in present-day Bulgaria. The Bulgarians conquered Ohrid in 867 A.D. The capital of the Bulgarian Empire was moved to Ohrid from 990 to 1015, and Ohrid became the religious and cultural center of the entire Balkan region.At the end of the 14th century, the city of Ohrid was conquered by the Ottoman Empire, and was under Ottoman rule until it was liberated from Turkish rule in 1912.In 1991, North Macedonia became an independent state and Ohrid became an important city in North Macedonia.
Ohrid is an ancient city with a beautiful landscape and pleasant climate. The city has many ancient buildings such as medieval churches, monasteries, frescoes, castles and towers, and is known as the "Pearl of the Balkans". Ohrid is also the administrative center of Ohrid District. The historical city of Ohrid attracts tourists with its numerous historical sites. In the past there were 360 churches in Ohrid, but only 23 of them have survived, and the Byzantine architecture shows the splendor of the city over the centuries, giving it the name "Jerusalem of the Balkans".
The architecture of Ohrid represents the best preserved and most complete ancient urban complex in this part of Europe. So far, seven rectangular synagogues have been discovered during archaeological excavations in the Old Town of Ohrid. A large number of archaeological sites have also enriched the structure of the city core, focusing on the early Christian cathedrals, which are famous for their mosaic floors.
The Church of St. Sophia, located in the Old Town of Ohrid, North Macedonia, next to Lake Ohrid, is the largest church in Ohrid and the episcopal church of the diocese. Built in the 11th century, the church of St. Sophia is supported by several Romanesque columns and is known for its elaborate Byzantine frescoes. The Church of St. Sophia is a blend of Romanesque and Byzantine architectural styles. It was the church of the entire region of Northern Macedonia from the 11th to the 18th century. The main part of the church was built in the 11th century, with external additions in the 14th century. The frescoes in the interior of the Church of St. Sophia, which date from the 11th to the 13th centuries, are the most outstanding representatives of Byzantine painting of the time, and are the artistic and cultural treasures of the country. The frescoes tell the story of an era long gone. This church is one of the most important historical monuments of Northern Macedonia, representing medieval architecture and art.
Samuel Fortress, located on the north side of the old town of Ohrid in North Macedonia, was built between 976 and 1014 AD and is one of the largest surviving medieval castle ruins in North Macedonia. During the period when Ohrid was the capital of the Bulgarian Empire, the fortress was fully enlarged, occupying the entire top of the Ohrid hill, surrounded by towers and a 3-kilometer-long strong wall,*** with three gates, upper, lower, and northern, of which only the upper gate survives today. Samuel's Fortress is one of the largest surviving medieval castle ruins in North Macedonia.
The Church of St. John at Kaneo is located in Ohrid, North Macedonia, and the church is built on top of a cliff on the edge of Lake Ohrid. Built in the 13th century, the Church of St. John at Kaneo is said to honor John the Theologian, an apostle of Christ and theologian. This dazzling church stands on the crags along the shores of Lake Ohrid, soaring high into the air and standing on its own, with a sense of solemnity and gravity. The church is reflected in the blue waters of Lake Ohrid, the lake and mountains, the scenery is elegant. Since the Middle Ages, monks liked to do spiritual exercises here. The church is reflected in the blue water of Lake Ohrid, with a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains. The road to the church is also very unique, along the lake until the direction of the sun in the west, the church is at the end of a long wooden walkway.
Lake Ohrid (Ohrid Lake) is located in North Macedonia*** and the country's southwest and the Albanian border, is the second largest lake in the Balkans, is one of the oldest lakes in Europe, covers an area of about 365 square kilometers, is 35 kilometers long, 15 kilometers wide, the deepest depth of more than 300 meters. The lake is clear and transparent, with a mirror-like surface of deep blue color and beautiful mountain scenery. Lake Ohrid is the deepest lake in the Balkan Peninsula, the deepest part of the lake bottom reaches an amazing 288 meters. Two thirds of the lake's entire area belongs to Macedonia and the rest to Albania. The lights and European-style buildings along the lake are reflected in the lake, intertwining light and shadow, like a dream, as if recreating another wonderful water world. Ohrid is also known as the "city of sunshine", in this paradise of sunshine and water, the lake always presents a kind of inexplicable deep blue, rippling lake waves, as transparent as a mirror.
Lake Ohrid provides shelter for many Tertiary endemic and residual freshwater plant and animal species. Lake Ohrid is a deep and ancient tectonogenic lake that has persisted for about 2 to 3 million years. The lake is home to more than 200 endemic species of flora and fauna, including algae, whirligigs, snails, crustaceans and 17 endemic fish species (including two species of trout). There is also an abundance of birdlife along the shores.
Ohrid is one of the oldest human settlements in Europe. With one of the best preserved and intact architectural ensembles, including archaeological remains from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages, Ohrid boasts exemplary religious buildings from the 7th to the 19th centuries, as well as urban structures showcasing 18th and 19th century vernacular architecture. They are all of real historical, architectural, cultural and artistic value. The religious buildings, frescoes and icons here, *** together bear witness to the importance of this region as a religious and cultural center for centuries.
Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1979 and extended in 1980 and 2019, the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid _ region is on the World Heritage List of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO as a dual cultural and natural heritage.
Sun Hakqin writes and photographs
The current situation of "Northern Macedonia", a poor country in Europe, shows you the real Northern Macedonia
1, Northern Macedonia is a landlocked country in southern Europe located in southeastern Europe and the central part of the Balkan Peninsula, with a surface area of 25,713 square kilometers, and a population of 2,080,000 people, and a nationwide population of 1.5 million. *** There are 85 local administrative districts.
2, Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia and the largest city, the Vardar River through the city, the north bank of the river is the old city, the south bank of the new city, there are many modern buildings, but also the city's city center.
3, the official language of Macedonia is Macedonian, belonging to the Indo-European - Slavic - Yugoslav branch of the eastern branch of the language, is the main body of the language of the Macedonian people, the people belong to the Balkan type of the Europaean race.
4, North Macedonia medical implementation of universal insurance system, with our health insurance is somewhat similar to the local as long as there is universal insurance, regardless of any hospital in the country can be directly with the general outpatient reimbursement of 80%, hospitalized according to income, 75% of the start, the highest can be fully reimbursed, the local hospitalization free of charge to provide three meals a day, with a special escort.
5, one-third of the total population of Northern Macedonia lives in the capital city of Skopje, which was hit by a massive earthquake in 1963, 80% of the city was destroyed, and today's city was planned and designed by the Japanese Kenzo Tange. There is also Skopje Airport, one of two in the country, the other being Ohrid International Airport.
6, the traditional betrothal wedding in North Macedonia, no bride price is required, but flowers and chocolates are essential, and the quantity must be in the singular; locally, an odd number is sent to indicate joy, and an even number of flowers is usually sent for funerals. Traditional weddings are held for three consecutive days.
7, North Macedonia is currently a member of NATO, did not join the European Union and the euro zone, the local currency is the dinar, 1 Macedonian dinar = 0.124337 yuan.
8, the per capita income in North Macedonia is generally not high, most of the country's monthly income between 1680 yuan and 3690 yuan RMB, the country's affluent class is mainly concentrated in the capital city of Skopje, the city is also the highest per capita income is generally more than 3,100 yuan RMB, if in other cities is generally difficult to reach.
9, North Macedonia's climate to temperate continental climate, the extreme maximum temperature of 40, the lowest temperature of -30, the territory of the more mountainous, the east neighboring Bulgaria *** and the country, the southern border of the Greek *** and the country, the west of Albania *** and the country, the north side of Serbia *** and the country.
10, the North Macedonian highway is not charged, there is no speed limit, driving on the right, but driving must turn on the lights, regardless of day or night. In addition, our driver's license can be used locally for six months.
11, North Macedonia in a year of vacation quite a lot of holidays, small and large holidays add up to more than 40 days, are paid vacations, if the holiday catch Saturday or Sunday, it must be back in the extra day of vacation, the local people believe that holidays are holidays, and can not be confused with Saturdays and Sundays.
12, Ohrid is the seventh largest city in North Macedonia, built in the second century BC, the city has many ancient buildings and monuments. The city is small, but there are many churches, at one time numbering 365, and the city is currently listed as a World Heritage Site, along with Lake Ohrid, which is one of the oldest lakes in the world.
13, North Macedonia has free education up to high school, the number of public schools in the country is not very large, most of them are private and more expensive, many public schools are underfunded, the infrastructure is average, and there are a lot of local school buses that are assisted by our country.
14, Bitola was founded in the 7th century AD, is the second largest city in North Macedonia, 169 kilometers away from the capital Skopje. The city's economic development is higher than the average level of Northern Macedonia, and many medium and large companies in Northern Macedonia have established their headquarters in the city.
15, the southern city of Karaha in North Macedonia, there is a street called the Avenue of the Beautiful Stars, the street is made of special glass, very bright, the surface looks smooth, but walking on it is not slippery at all, very magical.
16, North Macedonia has a large number of rivers, but mostly small rivers, of which the Vardar River Basin accounts for most of its territory, and the types of mineral resources are relatively rich in coal, iron, lead, zinc, copper, nickel and so on.
17, North Macedonians work five days a week, seven hours a day, overtime is impossible in the country, the general business Saturday morning business, afternoon and Sunday are closed. Macedonians like to go to restaurants, bars, cafes, night life, and usually have to entertain themselves until late at night on weekends.
18, Tetovo is a city in northwestern North Macedonia, is the country's industrial city, the industry has woolen textiles, leather, tobacco processing and so on. Chrome is mined and smelted on the outskirts of the city.
19, North Macedonia's supermarkets are particularly large and small, almost a few steps on a, because the local light industry is not developed, supermarkets, toys, daily necessities, part of the food needs to be imported, many of which come from China's Yiwu. The local production of drinks, potatoes, a very cheap, potatoes only 60 cents more than a catty, a bottle of drink 1.5 yuan. But the price of imported things is expensive.
20, North Macedonia's economy is mainly based on ore mining, metallurgy, chemicals, electricity, wood processing, food processing, etc., the main trading partners for Germany, Britain, Greece and so on.
21, North Macedonia's housing prices have been relatively stable in recent years, nothing big, but the price gap between the cities is still very obvious, the big city is much higher than the small city, the capital Skopje, for example, this year's housing prices in the equivalent of a flat RMB 7100 yuan to 9200 yuan.
22, North Macedonia from 1996 to participate in the Olympic Games, up to now has not achieved Olympic medals.
23, the territory of North Macedonia, in addition to cultural relics is the church, some of the cultural relics after years of baptism, has become a site, more famous attractions are Prespa Lake, Kale Castle, St. Spas Church and so on.
24, North Macedonia is not very rich, but the locals are generally laid-back, no concept of saving money, money to spend, no money to brush the credit card, on average, a family a year to travel abroad one to two times, the locals favorite place to go is France.
25, the eastern region of North Macedonia, organized every year, tomato wars, very lively, when the festival this day, no matter men and women, young and old pick up tomatoes to see people threw, a big battle down, everyone is covered with tomato flavor.
26, in the city of North Macedonia, is not allowed in the outside sun clothes, rural backyard can be sun, the front yard is not allowed to sun. Local people basically use dryers to dry at home.
27, Macedonia's law and order is quite good, except for the countless stolen brother, other than no problem. Foreigners buy things at the local market, and the prices are generally better than