North Macedonia
Balkans · Macedonian · Denar
Coffee is a sit-down ritual, not a takeaway cup, and whatever you do, don't call the salad Greek in Skopje.
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5 phrases you need in North Macedonia
- HelloЗдравоZDRAH-voh
- GoodbyeДогледањеdoh-GLEH-dah-nyeh
- PleaseМоламMOH-lahm
- Thank youБлагодарамblah-GOH-dah-rahm
- Excuse meИзвинетеeez-vee-NEH-teh
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Know before you go
money
Pay in denars even when prices are casually quoted in euros; exchange offices in Skopje give fair rates and cards are hit-or-miss outside the center.
transport
The Skopje to Ohrid bus takes about three hours and sells out summer weekends; in town, taxis are cheap but insist the meter runs.
etiquette
Coffee invitations are open-ended social events; budget an hour minimum and let your host pay if they invited you, then reciprocate next time.
safety
Violent crime against visitors is rare; the usual pickpocket caution applies in the Old Bazaar crowds, and earthquakes, not crime, are the locals' worry.
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