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Macedonia Travel Guide

Macedonia — Facts

Language

Macedonian is the official language. English, French and German are spoken quite widely.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD), divided into 100 deni. Travelers checks in dollars and euros are easy to change. Credit and debit cards are not widely accepted.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts (50Hz). European round pin attachment plugs and Schuko plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Macedonia is +389. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Internet access is widespread and there are Internet cafes all over the country. The central post office in Skopje is open from 7am to 7.30pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 2pm on Sundays. There is good cell phone coverage and roaming agreements are in place with major international operators.

Duty-Free

Visitors to Macedonia may import one box of cigarettes, one bottle of liquor, and gifts valued to 60dm without incurring customs duty.

Tourist Office

Tourist Office of Skopje, Dame Gruev blok III, 1000 Skopje. Phone +389 2 3118 498.

Embassies in Macedonia

  • United States Embassy, Skopje: +389 (2) 3102 000.
  • UK Embassy, Skopje. Tel. +389 (2) 3299 299.
  • Canadian Embassy, Skopje. Tel. +389 (2) 3225 630 or +389 (70) 204 319.
  • Australian Consulate, Skopje: +389 (2) 3061 114.

Macedonia Embassies Abroad

  • Macedonian Embassy, 2129 Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington DC. Phone: +1 (202) 667 0501
  • Macedonian Embassy, 75-83 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6PE: +44 (0)20 7976 0535, +44 (0)20 7976 0538.
  • Macedonian Embassy, 130 Albert St, Ottawa: +1 (613) 234 3882; Macedonian Embassy, Suite 210, 90 Eglinton Avenue, Toronto: +1 (416) 322 2196.
  • Macedonian Embassy, 74 Banks Street, Canberra: +61 (2) 6282-6220

Emergency

Police: 110, Emergency services/Fire: 112, Public ambulance: 194

Language

Macedonian is the official language. English, French and German are spoken quite widely.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD), divided into 100 deni. Travelers checks in dollars and euros are easy to change. Credit and debit cards are not widely accepted.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts (50Hz). European round pin attachment plugs and Schuko plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Macedonia is +389. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Internet access is widespread and there are Internet cafes all over the country. The central post office in Skopje is open from 7am to 7.30pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 2pm on Sundays. There is good cell phone coverage and roaming agreements are in place with major international operators.

Duty-Free

Visitors to Macedonia may import one box of cigarettes, one bottle of liquor, and gifts valued to 60dm without incurring customs duty.

Tourist Office

Tourist Office of Skopje, Dame Gruev blok III, 1000 Skopje. Phone +389 2 3118 498.

Embassies in Macedonia

  • United States Embassy, Skopje: +389 (2) 3102 000.
  • UK Embassy, Skopje. Tel. +389 (2) 3299 299.
  • Canadian Embassy, Skopje. Tel. +389 (2) 3225 630 or +389 (70) 204 319.
  • Australian Consulate, Skopje: +389 (2) 3061 114.

Macedonia Embassies Abroad

  • Macedonian Embassy, 2129 Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington DC. Phone: +1 (202) 667 0501
  • Macedonian Embassy, 75-83 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6PE: +44 (0)20 7976 0535, +44 (0)20 7976 0538.
  • Macedonian Embassy, 130 Albert St, Ottawa: +1 (613) 234 3882; Macedonian Embassy, Suite 210, 90 Eglinton Avenue, Toronto: +1 (416) 322 2196.
  • Macedonian Embassy, 74 Banks Street, Canberra: +61 (2) 6282-6220

Emergency

Police: 110, Emergency services/Fire: 112, Public ambulance: 194

Language

Macedonian is the official language. English, French and German are spoken quite widely.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD), divided into 100 deni. Travelers checks in dollars and euros are easy to change. Credit and debit cards are not widely accepted.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts (50Hz). European round pin attachment plugs and Schuko plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Macedonia is +389. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Internet access is widespread and there are Internet cafes all over the country. The central post office in Skopje is open from 7am to 7.30pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 2pm on Sundays. There is good cell phone coverage and roaming agreements are in place with major international operators.

Duty-Free

Visitors to Macedonia may import one box of cigarettes, one bottle of liquor, and gifts valued to 60dm without incurring customs duty.

Tourist Office

Tourist Office of Skopje, Dame Gruev blok III, 1000 Skopje. Phone +389 2 3118 498.

Embassies in Macedonia

  • United States Embassy, Skopje: +389 (2) 3102 000.
  • UK Embassy, Skopje. Tel. +389 (2) 3299 299.
  • Canadian Embassy, Skopje. Tel. +389 (2) 3225 630 or +389 (70) 204 319.
  • Australian Consulate, Skopje: +389 (2) 3061 114.

Macedonia Embassies Abroad

  • Macedonian Embassy, 2129 Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington DC. Phone: +1 (202) 667 0501
  • Macedonian Embassy, 75-83 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6PE: +44 (0)20 7976 0535, +44 (0)20 7976 0538.
  • Macedonian Embassy, 130 Albert St, Ottawa: +1 (613) 234 3882; Macedonian Embassy, Suite 210, 90 Eglinton Avenue, Toronto: +1 (416) 322 2196.
  • Macedonian Embassy, 74 Banks Street, Canberra: +61 (2) 6282-6220

Emergency

Police: 110, Emergency services/Fire: 112, Public ambulance: 194

Language

Macedonian is the official language. English, French and German are spoken quite widely.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD), divided into 100 deni. Travelers checks in dollars and euros are easy to change. Credit and debit cards are not widely accepted.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts (50Hz). European round pin attachment plugs and Schuko plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Macedonia is +389. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Internet access is widespread and there are Internet cafes all over the country. The central post office in Skopje is open from 7am to 7.30pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 2pm on Sundays. There is good cell phone coverage and roaming agreements are in place with major international operators.

Duty-Free

Visitors to Macedonia may import one box of cigarettes, one bottle of liquor, and gifts valued to 60dm without incurring customs duty.

Tourist Office

Tourist Office of Skopje, Dame Gruev blok III, 1000 Skopje. Phone +389 2 3118 498.

Embassies in Macedonia

  • United States Embassy, Skopje: +389 (2) 3102 000.
  • UK Embassy, Skopje. Tel. +389 (2) 3299 299.
  • Canadian Embassy, Skopje. Tel. +389 (2) 3225 630 or +389 (70) 204 319.
  • Australian Consulate, Skopje: +389 (2) 3061 114.

Macedonia Embassies Abroad

  • Macedonian Embassy, 2129 Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington DC. Phone: +1 (202) 667 0501
  • Macedonian Embassy, 75-83 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6PE: +44 (0)20 7976 0535, +44 (0)20 7976 0538.
  • Macedonian Embassy, 130 Albert St, Ottawa: +1 (613) 234 3882; Macedonian Embassy, Suite 210, 90 Eglinton Avenue, Toronto: +1 (416) 322 2196.
  • Macedonian Embassy, 74 Banks Street, Canberra: +61 (2) 6282-6220

Emergency

Police: 110, Emergency services/Fire: 112, Public ambulance: 194

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