Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+1
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +1
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +2
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +1
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +2
Capital City: Skopje
Population: 2.05 million
Area: 25,713357,021 square km, 15,977 square miles.
Language(s): Macedonian
Dialling Code: 389
Emergency: Police: 92. Fire: 93. Ambulance: 94
TV Standard:
Driving: International licence required. Minimum driving age is 18. Driving is on the right
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Denar (MKD 1 = 100 Deni)
Notes: MKD: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000
Coins: MKD: 1, 2, 5
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0700-1900 Mon-Fri, 0700-1300 Sat
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
0830- 1630 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-2000 Mon-Fri, 0800-1500 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
08 Sep : Independence Day
Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak English, French and German. Smoking is generally accepted, but is restricted in public buildings and public transport
Tipping: