North Macedonia Is Naturally Marvelous! Quiz

Answer: Vodno Mountain

Vodno Mountain has outstanding scenery with all sorts of evergreen, oak, and chestnut trees - and waterfalls! Tourists can enjoy hiking and visiting churches and monasteries in the area. There is also a cable car for those who want to see Krstovar Peak, the highest point on Vodno Mountain, where the Millennium Cross is found.

The Millennium Cross, built in 2002, is a symbol of the 2000 years of Christ's birth. It was constructed by the Macedonian Orthodox Church.

Answer: Vrelo Cave

Vrelo Cave is located in Matka Canyon, which is actually known for having ten cave systems on the shores of the Treska River. The area is known for its butterfly species, 1000 plant species, vultures, and bald eagles. In addition to the natural scenery and wildlife in the area, there are also monasteries and churches to visit.

Vrelo Cave system is one of the most popular caves in the Matka Canyon, and could quite possibly be the deepest cave on earth. Since part of it is under water, it is difficult to know exactly how deep it is! Visitors to the cave must be sure to see the Pine Cone, a stalactite formation which is named for its shape. Vrelo Cave was named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and ranks in the top 77 of natural sites in the world.

Answer: Lake Ohrid

Lake Ohrid is located on North Macedonia's border with Albania; about 64% of the shoreline is in North Macedonia, while the rest is in Albania. It is an estimated 3 million years old. In 1979 it was chosen as a World Heritage UNESCO site.

Two of the three cities located on Lake Ohrid are in North Macedonia. Fishing and tourism are important businesses for people who live in the area.

Answer: The ruins of Alexander the Great's birthplace are there.

The ruins of Alexander the Great's birthplace are located in Pella. According to today's boundaries, Pella is located in Macadonia, Greece, the largest region of Greece.

Although Mother Teresa is best known for her work in India, she was born in Skopje, which was part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The city's location on the Vardar River has attracted settlements since approximately 4000 BC.

Answer: Wine

Wine has been produced in the Tikves Region for 2500 years. Even the ancient Romans thought the grapes there produced fine wine! It has the perfect Mediterranean climate - the only part of North Macedonia that does - along with rich, fertile soil. Located on the Vardar River, the Tikves Region also produces tobacco, rice, corn, and milk products.

Answer: False

North Macedonia has named a whopping 5089 mountains within its borders, however, it only ranks number seven on the list of the Top Ten Most Mountainous Countries in 2023. Its percentage of area covered by mountains is approximately 85.5%. Bhutan's mountainous region comprises about 98.8% of the country's area, making it number one on the list.

Answer: Skiing

The oldest national park in North Macedonia, Pelister has beautiful scenery. It is known for its pine trees and diversity of animal life, which includes bears and wolves. During the warmer months it is a popular hiking destination, but when it gets cold and snowy, the favorite pastime is skiing.

Known for its ski resort on the Baba Mountain, the chair lifts currently in use at Pelister are in much better shape than the one seen in the picture!

Answer: Mavrova National Park

Covering over 300 square miles, there is a lot to see in Movrova National Park, including canyons, forests, and lakes. It also contains the highest waterfall in the Balkans. There are many animal species - about 45 species altogether - living in the forest, including the critically endangered European lynx.

The monastery of St. John Bigorski, founded in 1020, can also be viewed in the park. It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in its history, but has been able to save many holy relics and its carved wooden iconostasis, a wall of religious paintings and icons.

Answer: Megalith

Kokino is a megalithic structure in North Macedonia that dates back to the Bronze Age. Discovered in 2001, some experts believe the site contains an ancient observatory that is was used by approximately 1900 BC. There is also evidence that a holy site was located on the premises, as vessels containing offerings have been found.

Answer: Albania

Mount Korab is part of the Korab Range that is located in Albania and North Macedonia and forms part of the border between the two countries. It is part of a region called the European Green Belt, which began in 1989 as former Iron Curtain countries sought a way to conserve both their lands and animals. Today the Green Belt stretches all the way from Finland and Russia to the north and Greece and Turkey to the south.