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Macedonia (/ ˌ m æ s ɪ ˈ d oʊ n i ə / ⓘ MASS-ih-DOH-nee-ə) is a geographical and historical region of the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe.Its boundaries have changed considerably over time; however, it came to be defined as the modern geographical region by the mid-19th century.
North Macedonia (/ ˌ m æ s ɪ ˈ d oʊ n i ə / MASS-ih-DOH-nee-ə), [c] officially the Republic of North Macedonia, [d] is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It shares land borders with Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Bulgaria to the east, Kosovo [e] to the northwest and Serbia to the north. [8]
According to statements of the Macedonian government, 134 foreign nations had recognized the country under the name of "Republic of Macedonia" as of January 2017. [1] Some had used this name from the outset, others switched their stance after originally using the UN reference "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" (notably the United States under George W. Bush's administration), while ...
Macedonia (region), a geographic and historical region that today includes parts of six Balkan countries (see map) Macedonia , Makedonia , Makedonija , or Makedoniya may also refer to: Other historical entities
The location of North Macedonia An enlargeable map of North Macedonia. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to North Macedonia: . North Macedonia is a landlocked sovereign country located on the Balkan Peninsula in Southern Europe. [1]
The borders of the wider region of Macedonia as portrayed by different authors between 1843 and 1927. Most maps of that period have similar borders, differing slightly from each other; a few maps restrict the region to its southern part. [image reference needed] In a historic context, the term Macedonia was used in various ways
The use of the country name "Macedonia" was disputed between Greece and the Republic of Macedonia (now North Macedonia) between 1991 and 2019. The dispute was a source of instability in the Western Balkans for 25 years.
North Macedonia (/ ˌ m æ s ɪ ˈ d oʊ n i ə / MASS-ih-DOH-nee-ə), officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It shares land borders with Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Bulgaria to the east, Kosovo to the northwest and Serbia to the north.