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.

National History:
Summary Narrative 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.

Civil Aircraft Registrations:
The registration prefix 'Z3-' has been used since 1992, eg: Z3-ARA.

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

Aircraft Manufacturers:
None at present

Airports, Airfields and Air Bases:
Civil Airports and Airfields-
Skopje Airport
Ohrid Airport
Airports in Macedonia
Military Air Bases and Airfields-
Military Air Bases Listing

Aviation Museums:
None at present

Airshow Dates:
Key Airshow Dates

Aviation-Related Magazines:
Odbrana, official magazine of the Macedonian Ministry of Defence

Magazine Dealers:
Recommended second hand magazine dealers

Aviation Bibliography:
Macedonia Aviation Bibliography

Aviation Bookshops:
On-line bookshops

Web Links:
To be added