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  Republic of Macedonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lands governed by the Republic of Macedonia were part of a number of ancient states and former empires; Paionia, the ancient Macedon (which established the name of the whole Macedonian region), the Roman and Byzantine empires as well as medieval Bulgarian and Serbian states.
The Republic of Macedonia remained at peace through the Yugoslav wars of the early 1990s but was significantly disrupted by the Kosovo War in 1999, when an estimated 360,000 ethnic Albanians from Kosovo took refuge in the country.
The Republic of Macedonia is a parliamentary democracy with an executive government composed of a coalition of parties from the unicameral legislature (Собрание, Sobranie), and an independent judicial branch with a constitutional court.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/FYR_Macedonia   (1842 words)

  
 macedonia . org
The Republic of Macedonia is a Southeast European country, north of Greece and west of Bulgaria.
Macedonian is the official language of the country and it is also spoken by the Macedonian minorities in Greece, Bulgaria, and Albania, and by the Macedonian Diaspora around the world.
Macedonia is known for hospitality, rich culture and history, and love for good wine and great traditional food.
www.macedonia.org   (157 words)

  
 Republic of Macedonia - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Between 1945 and 1991, the Republic of Macedonia was one of the six constituent republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
The lands governed by the Republic of Macedonia were known as the Vardarska banovina between 1929 and 1945, and as Socialist Republic of Macedonia between 1963 and 1991.
The Republic of Macedonia is a parliamentary democracy with an executive government composed of a coalition of parties from the unicameral legislative (Собрание, Sobranje), and an independent judicial branch with a constitutional court.
encyclopedia.learnthis.info /r/re/republic_of_macedonia.html   (789 words)

  
 Republic of Macedonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The lands governed by the Republic of Macedonia were part of a number of ancient states and former empires, most notably ancient Macedon (which established the name of the whole Macedonian region), the Roman and Byzantine empires as well as medieval Serbian and Bulgarian states.
The territory of the modern Republic of Macedonia became the Province of Vardar (Vardarska banovina).
The Republic of Macedonia remained at peace through the Yugoslav wars of the early 1990s but was significantly disrupted by the Kosovo War in 1999, when an estimated 360,000 ethnic Albanianss from Kosovo were took refuge in the country.
hallencyclopedia.com /Republic_of_Macedonia   (1768 words)

  
 Conflict in FYR Macedonia
FYR Macedonia also agreed to officially renounce any territorial claims on Greece, and modified its flag from an adaptation of the flag of Alexander the Great to the flag that is currently used.
Luckily for FYR Macedonia it was spared from the vicious ethnic conflicts that engulfed the rest of the former Yugoslavia.
The insurgency took place throughout the portions of FYR Macedonia that were inhabited by ethnic Albanians, mostly in the north and northwest of the country.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/war/macedonia.htm   (797 words)

  
 Albanian Information - Albanian.com
Albanians in Macedonia have considerable rights as far as the use of their own language, national symbols and the cultivation of their ethnic identity is concerned, however, international human rights organizations have many times in the past charged the Macedonian government with discrimination against Albanians, primarily in government representation and education.
A recent controversy in Macedonia was the establishment of an Albanian language university in the northwestern town of Tetova.
Albanian political parties in the FYR of Macedonia are active in the pursuit of even greater political and national rights for the Albanian minority of Macedonia such as the official use of the Albanian language in local administration, proportional representation in the government and the right to higher education in mother-tongue.
www.albanian.com /main/countries/macedonia   (245 words)

  
 FYR of Macedonia- www.albanian.ca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is situated in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula.
In the north, Macedonia borders Kosovo and Serbia, in the east Bulgaria, in the south Greece and in the west Albania.
Since 1992, when Macedonia left Yugoslavia, the Slavic majority in the country has dominated the Albanian population, who represents 50% of the total population of Macedonia.
www.albanian.ca /Macedonia.htm   (310 words)

  
 The World Bank Group Countries: Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYR Macedonia) is a landlocked country of 2.1 million people living on 26,000 square kilometers of territory located in the heart of the Balkans.
FYR Macedonia's GNP per capita was estimated at $1,290 in 1998, but has since declined due to the economic impact of the Kosovo crisis.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was put into an extraordinary situation due to Kosovo crisis and a dramatic inflow of close to 260,000 Kosovar refugees which arrived in the country between March 24, 1999 and the end of the bombing campaign.
www.worldbank.org /html/extdr/kosovo/macecb.htm   (1524 words)

  
 Liberal Democratic Party (FYR Macedonia) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first leader of the LDP was Petar Goshev from the Democrats, who was also the last president of the League of Communists of Macedonia.
At the last legislative elections, 15 september 2002, the party won 12 out of 120 seats as part of the Together for Macedonia alliance, led by the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia and the Liberal Democratic Party.
Since 2002 elections it is participating in the government together with the SDSM and the DUI.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liberal_Democratic_Party_(Macedonia)   (204 words)

  
 FYR Macedonia - Energy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This exceptional assistance is an expression of the will of the EU to help fYR Macedonia on its path to stability and as such this programme sends a strong political signal of support to both the government and the people.
The successful implementation of this programme is conditional on the co-operation of the fYR Macedonia authorities and the full implementation of the terms of the Framework Agreement within the country.
A reassessment of the allocation of assistance between the two priorities may be necessary in the light of the level of implementation and obstacles encountered.
www.ear.eu.int /macedonia/main/fyrom-a1c2c3.htm   (2706 words)

  
 Republic of Macedonia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Republic of Macedonia is a portion of the geographical region of Macedonia, containing roughly 38 percent of the area and about 44 percent of the population of the wider region.
The lands governed by the Republic of Macedonia were previously the southernmost part of (A mountainous republic in southeastern Europe) Yugoslavia.
The Republic's biggest city by far is (Capital of modern Macedonia) Skopje, the capital, with an estimated 600,000 inhabitants.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/re/republic_of_macedonia.htm   (1928 words)

  
 U.S. Welcomes NATO Deployment to FYR Macedonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The United States has welcomed NATO's decision to deploy troops to the Former Yugoslav Republic (FYR) of Macedonia to assist with the voluntary disarmament of insurgents.
Macedonia now has a real opportunity, through the Framework Agreement reached August 13 and through the NATO weapons-collection mission, to avoid a catastrophic civil war.
The international community will continue to support these efforts, but the future of Macedonia will be determined by the actions of its people and its leaders in the days and weeks ahead.
www.usembassy.it /file2001_08/alia/a1082203.htm   (259 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet WorldCup: Full-time Report - FYR Macedonia v Moldova
Macedonia pushed forward more in the second half as they pressured the Moldova defence in search of another goal.
Macedonia coach Gjore Jovanovski, in charge of his first match since taking over the team two weeks ago, said the two goals were a result of poor defending.
Macedonia are fourth in Group Four with five points from six matches with Moldova two points behind in fifth.
www.soccernet.com /worldcup/2000/20010602/reports/fyrmacedonia_moldova_full.html   (289 words)

  
 Powell Pledges U.S. Solidarity with FYR Macedonia
And in our meeting today, I once again had the opportunity to express solidarity with Macedonia; the United States' total commitment to territorial integrity of Macedonia; our commitment to this democracy which is facing dastardly and cowardly acts from terrorists and terrorist organizations that are trying to subvert the democratic process in Macedonia.
I [gave] thanks to the Secretary for expressing his condolence to the people of Macedonia and to the families of the killed eight soldiers which being killed over the last weekend.
And I believe that this is a real demonstration of the commitment on the part of United States in the Republic of Macedonia and the region, and it shows that the United States would like to remain in that part of the region.
www.alb-net.com /amcc/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid988909828,8421,   (987 words)

  
 Detailed Country Profile: none
Macedonia (Internationally recognized as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Poranesna Jugoslovenska Republika Makedonija) is a country in South East Europe.
International recognition of Macedonia's independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 was delayed by Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols.
The undetermined status of neighboring Kosovo, implementation of the Framework Agreement - which ended the 2001 ethnic Albanian armed insurgency - and a weak economy continue to be challenges for Macedonia.
www.nationmaster.com /country/mk   (399 words)

  
 FYR Macedonia Transmission Interconnection[EBRD - Environmental Impact Assessment]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The project is sponsored by the Electric Power Company of FYR Macedonia (ESM) and the National Electric Power Company of Bulgaria (NEK) and is considered a high priority project in the Stability Pact and SECI by both countries.
The agreements between FYR Macedonia and Bulgaria required for the project will set a precedent for other similar projects and thus speed up the creation of a regional electricity market.
Overall, the project has the potential for a regional impact by setting standards both for a single market (within FYR Macedonia) and cross border co-operation to increase regional efficiency.
www.ebrd.com /projects/eias/mace/27768.htm   (228 words)

  
 FYR of Macedonia Profile
The FYR of Macedonia is finally now emerging into a time of relative tranquility from the Balkans troubled past.
Thus the story of the FYR of Macedonia is definitely one of complicated transition.
Yet based on its extensive efforts of reform, it is arguably one of the most dedicated of the SEEM countries to transforming into a contemporary market economy.
www.global.ucsb.edu /alumni/macedonia.htm   (568 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Republic of Macedonia Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Republic of Macedonia, known by most international organizations and foreign states as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 1, is an independent state on the Balkan peninsula in southeastern...
Between 1945 and 1991, the Socialist Republic of Macedonia was one of the six constituent republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Given the long name, the state is often referred to as Macedonia colloquially and by most non-Greeks despite the ambiguity of the term with the region of Macedonia.
www.ipedia.com /republic_of_macedonia.html   (914 words)

  
 Macedonia Country Brief
FYR Ma cedonia joined the World Bank and the International Development Association (IDA) in 1993.
Between 1998 and 2000, World Bank assistance to FYR Macedonia, guided by the Country Assistance Strategy, helped promote private sector growth, create jobs, enhance the efficiency of the state, alleviate poverty, and develop human capital.
Although FYR Macedonia was to graduate from IDA financing in 2001, on account of the conflict and its consequences, the Board of Directors of the World Bank agreed to an additional exceptional access to IDA funds for FY02 as well.
lnweb18.worldbank.org /eca/eca.nsf/Countries/Macedonia/FFFD3DB0D7306BFD85256C250061AC88?OpenDocument   (880 words)

  
 USAID Europe and Eurasia: Macedonia
Macedonia has the challenge of making the political and economic reforms required for European integration and better lives for its citizens.
For many schools in Macedonia, funds provided by the Ministry of Education are not sufficient to cover necessary maintenance or pay for school improvements...
Local education experts from Macedonia arrived in Seattle, Washington on December 8 for a week-long study tour to the United States sponsored by the USAID.
www.usaid.gov /locations/europe_eurasia/countries/mk   (891 words)

  
 IMF Approves $11.7 Million Disbursement to FYR Macedonia - US Department of State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
IMF "looks forward to continued close collaboration with FYR Macedonia in helping to prepare it to meet the considerable challenges ahead, as it completes its transition to a market economy and adapts and strengthens institutions and policies to gear up for greater integration with Europe," Kato said.
FYR Macedonia has drawn a total of $29.4 million during the 14-month arrangement with the IMF.
The decision will enable FYR Macedonia to draw an amount equivalent to SDR 8 million (about US$11.7 million), which will bring total drawings to the equivalent of SDR 20 million (about US$29.4 million).
usinfo.state.gov /eur/Archive/2004/Aug/24-447759.html   (786 words)

  
 UN suggests new name for FYR Macedonia | Eurovision Song Contest 2006 at esctoday.com
Since FYR Macedonia participates in the Eurovision Song Contest, they introduced themselves as "the Republic of Macedonia".
The FYR is offensive and should be dropped...but Greece do not like 'Macedonia' hmm this is so silly over a name of a country....
Macedonia of the north will one day be part of Eu like bulgaria and romania.
www.esctoday.com /news/read/4204   (1580 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Country profiles | Country profile: Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia was spared the inter-ethnic violence that raged elsewhere in the Balkans following the break-up of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s but it came close to civil war a decade after independence.
The first elections under the new regulations have since passed off without major incident, although the EU criticized flaws in the process and said something should be done to improve it.
Macedonia has formally applied to join the EU but, while progress is being made, there is still a long way to go in consolidating stability, fighting crime and corruption and rebuilding the economy.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1067125.stm   (748 words)

  
 Soult.com Eurovision | 2004 | FYR Macedonia
Macedonia has only appeared three times before, but has not had a very strong start to its Eurovision career.
It is certainly Macedonia's strongest entry to date (though previous efforts have been particularly poor), with quite a catchy backing and a strong vocal performance from Tose.
Macedonia's entry this year has reasonable fan support, and also has the advantage of being performed in English, which possibly makes it more memorable than would otherwise be the case.
www.soult.com /eurovision/2004/macedonia.shtml   (1774 words)

  
 Macedonia Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A jangling buffet of sights and smells from across the centuries.
Macedonia is medieval monasteries, timeworn Turkish bazaars, Orthodox churches and space-age shopping centres.
It is also the drone of the local bagpipes, Turkish-style grilled mincemeat and Balkan cheese pies.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/macedonia   (124 words)

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