Macedonia - Travel Report

Macedonia is a developing nation currently undergoing economic changes. The capital is Skopje. The average GDP of Macedonia is $13.81 billion (2003 est.). The primary products produced in Macedonia are coal, metallic chromium, lead, zinc, ferronickel, textiles, wood products, and tobacco. The primary export partners of Macedonia are Yugoslavia, Germany, Greece, Italy and the United States. The primary import partners of Macedonia are Germany, Greece, Yugoslavia, Russia and Slovenia. The predominant religion in Macedonia is Macedonian Orthodox, therefore, a majority of the population will celebrate Macedonian Orthodox holidays. Macedonia has a cash-based economy. Few establishments accept dollars, credit cards or travelers’ checks. Travelers are advised to avoid using credit cards due to numerous instances of credit card fraud. Taking photographs of anything that could be perceived as being of military or security interest may result in problems with authorities.