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Flags of the
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The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Macedonia |
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After independance in 1992
Macedonia retained the coat of arms adopted
in 1946. The Coat of Arms of the Republic of
Macedonia represents the sun of freedom
rising above Macedonia, just as mentioned in
the national anthem. In forefront of the
coat of arms is the Shar mountain, and the
waters of Ohrid lake. The Coat is bounded
with wheat and poppy plant laterally, and on
the basis with a Macedonian national motif,
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The National Flag of the Republic of Macedonia
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The flag of the
Republic of Macedonia represents a golden
sun on a red surface. Gold and red are the
characteristic colors of the Macedonian
state. |
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The National Flag of the Republic of Macedonia
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The 16 pointed sun of
Alexander the Macedonian is Macedonian
historical country's flag |
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The National Flag of the Republic of Macedonia
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Ancient Macedonian flag
--The 16 pointed sun of Kutleš, (Vergina),
symbol of the ancient Macedonian dynasty |
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The National Flag of the Republic of Macedonia
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Macedonia (Peoples
Republic of, until 1963, Socialsit Republic
until 1991) used a red flag with a yellow
outlined star in upper hoist corner.This
flag was adopted on 31 December 1946, and
replaced with the Vergina sun flag in 1991. |
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The National Flag of the Republic of Macedonia
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The Macedonian
Parliament has approved changes to the
country's flag, and Vergina sun was replaced
with stylized eight-ray sun |
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Differences between the Ancient Macedonians and
the Ancient Greeks
To get involved in the debate for Ancient
Macedonia, click here!
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The History of Albanians in the Republic of Macedonia |
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Albanians in the Republic of Macedonia, According to the 2002 Census
Albanians (Shqiptare in Albanian, Албанци/Albanci
in Macedonian) are the largest ethnic minority in
the Republic of Macedonia. The largest Albanian
communities live in the regions of Tetovo (Tetova),
Skopje (Shkupi), Gostivar (Gostivari), Debar (Dibra),
Kicevo (Kerçova),..
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Albanian
Second Largest City in Macedonia Tetovo
Tetovo is located at the foothills of the Shar
Mountain in north-western Macedonia, 468 m above
the sea level, on the edge of the Polog Valley.
The city is separated by the river Pena, which
flows from the Shar mountain.
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Capital of Macedonia / Skopje |
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Skopje is the capital of the Republic of
Macedonia. As largest city in the country, it is a political,
economic, and cultural center of Macedonia. It lies on the upper
course of the Vardar River and is located on a major north-south
Balkan route between Belgrade and Athens.
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