Skopje

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Skopje?Northern North Macedonia, Skopje Valley, along the Vardar River
2. How many people live in Skopje?526,502 people (2021)
3. What is the capital of Skopje?Capital city of North Macedonia
4. What language do people speak in Skopje?Macedonian (official), Albanian, Turkish, Romani, Serbian, and others are spoken
5. When was Skopje built?Late 1st century AD (as Scupi)
6. Why did Skopje have to rebuild after an earthquake?In 1963 a huge earthquake damaged many buildings. The city was rebuilt with help from other countries. The new buildings are stronger and more modern.

Chalcolithic Period: A prehistoric era characterized by the use of both stone and copper tools.
Yugoslavia: A former country in Southeast Europe that existed from 1918 to 1992, of which North Macedonia was a part.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total value of goods and services produced in a country or region over a specific period.
Orthodox Christianity: A major branch of Christianity that originated in Eastern Europe, with distinct traditions and practices.