Facts about Macedonia
The Glittering Lake Ohrid is the go-to place for tourists visiting North Macedonia but there are untapped tourist attractions across the country. North Macedonia has an abundance of natural and cultural attractions. There are 3 national parks and 33 national reserves in North Macedonia, all of which have various attractions and activities for tourists to take part in during their time in the country. There are also festivals at different periods throughout the year that tourists can attend and unwind.
The number of tourist visits to North Macedonia for the last decade has been increasing year after year. This is a testament to the numerous places of interest in the country and the country being discovered as a top site for tourism. In 2017, over 990,000 foreigners from various countries – the most being Turkish – visited North Macedonia.
Travelers going in and out of North Macedonia are not allowed to have more than €10,000 or its equivalent.
North Macedonia is generally a safe country with friendly citizens. It's recommended for travellers to use public transportation and taxis as opposed to driving. Travellers are also advised to look out for pickpockets while in the country.
Water is safe to drink and there are public drinking water fountains in most public places. It is advisable to wash all fruit and vegetables before eating. As with any other country, travellers are advised to apply caution when eating red meats at restaurants.
Hotel prices are very expensive throughout the country and charge double rates to foreigners. It is therefore advisable to stay in private accommodation.
Touchy topics bordering around Macedonian-Bulgarian, Macedonian-Albanian, Macedonian-Greek relations, North Macedonia's pending membership into the European Union or NATO and the name dispute with the Greek province of Macedonia should be avoided because some citizens regard them as sensitive.
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