Skopje

Name: Skopje
Address: Southeast Europe, North Macedonia

Southeast Europe, North Macedonia

North Macedonia

People from Skopje are called:

Male/General:

Skopjan

Pronunciation:

/ˈskɒpjeɪ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 546,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: North Macedonia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the ancient Paeonian city of Scupi, later Romanized as Skupi, meaning 'place of observation' or 'watchtower'.

About Skopje

Capital and largest city of North Macedonia.
Located on the Vardar River, serving as the country's political, cultural, and economic center.
Historic city with Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage, including the Old Bazaar.
Known for the controversial 'Skopje 2014' urban project that added numerous statues and buildings.
Important transportation hub connecting the Balkans with Central Europe and the Mediterranean.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Thessaloniki

233 km south

People are called:

Thessalonian

Sofia

245 km northeast

People are called:

Sofian

Belgrade

430 km northwest

People are called:

Belgrader

Quick Facts

Population:: 546,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: North Macedonia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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