Contents
Key Facts
| Date of Independence: |
| 8 September 1991 |
| Capital City: |
| Skopje |
| Total Area Ranking: |
| 149 of 236 in the World |
| Population Size Ranking: |
| 145 of 242 in the World |
| Status: |
| current |
The Country
Geography
The Republic of Macedonia is a land-locked South-Eastern European state. It is situated in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the north, the Republic of Bulgaria to the east, the Republic of Greece to the south and the Republic of Albania to the west. Situated in this area of Europe and the Balkans, the Republic of Macedonia has a good geographical position. Such geographical features give broad opportunities for geographic connections, traffic communications and economic links. The Republic of Macedonia belongs to the group of small continental states, because it occupies an area of 25,713 km2 (9929 sq miles) and has a population of 1,945,932 inhabitants (according to the 1994 Census). Its population comprises 66.6% Macedonians, 22.7% Albanians, 4% Turks, 2.2% Romas, 2.1% Serbs and 2.4% others. The capital city is Skopje.
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National History
Timeline – Key Dates in Macedonian History
Further National Information
BBC News Profile: Macedonia
wikipedia: Republic of Macedonia
wikipedia: History of the Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia FAQ
* The name ‘Macedonia’ is not officially recognised by the United Nations, due to the ojections of Greece, which has a province with the same name. The short-hand ‘FYR Macedonia’ or ‘FYROM’ are commonly used by international organisations such as NATO and the UN. Negotiations to settle the name issue are continuing.
Aviation
Text to be added on the development of aviation in Macedonia.
Markings
Civil Aircraft Registrations
The registration prefix ‘Z3-‘ has been used since 1992, eg: Z3-ARA.
Aircraft Operators
Military Air Arms
Air Force (Macedonian Air Force and Air Defence Forces)
Central Government Agencies
Government (Macedonian Government Aviation)
Macedonian Aeronautical Union (details to be added)
Public Service Aviation
Police Aviation (Macedonian Police Aviation Unit)
Commercial Aviation
Avioimpex – Macedonian Airways
MAT – Macedonian Airlines
wikipedia: Airlines of Macedonia
The World’s Airlines: Macedonia
Private Aviation
DOOEL BONIAIR Kumanovo Air Service Company
Industry
Aircraft Manufacturers
None at present
Aircraft Maintenance/Repair Depots
None known.
Airfields
Civil Airports & Airfields
Skopje Airport
Ohrid Airport
Airports in Macedonia
Military Air Bases & Airfields
On Show
Aviation Museums
None at present
Airshow Dates
More Information
Aviation-Related Magazines
Odbrana, official magazine of the Macedonian Ministry of Defence
Aviation Bibliography
Macedonia Aviation Bibliography
Web Links
To be added