North Macedonia

The Vardar River valley defines much of North Macedonia — its route through the country has concentrated farms, roads and major towns between mountain ranges. Lake Ohrid, shared with Albania, gives the southwest a different character: an ancient lake beside the historic city of Ohrid and its UNESCO-listed natural and cultural heritage. Skopje, the capital, combines the Ottoman-era Old Bazaar with newer districts on both sides of the Vardar. Elsewhere, the Šar Mountains, Mavrovo National Park and the Pelister range frame a compact country of highland pastures, forests and agricultural basins. Food traditions draw on Balkan and Mediterranean influences, with peppers, beans and local wines prominent. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around North Macedonia.

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