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How Big Is Macedonia?

Macedonia, located in Europe, is the 148th largest country in the world, covering approximately 25,713 square kilometers (9,928 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Maryland. It is home to approximately 2.1 million people.

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25,713 km²
9,928 sq mi
#148 of 236 countries
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Macedonia's Geography

Of its total area, 25,433 km² is land and 280 km² (1.1%) is water. Within Europe, Macedonia is the 35th largest of 50 countries, sitting between Albania and Slovenia. With 83 people per km², it is less densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Macedonia?

Macedonia stretches approximately 169 km (105 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 214 km (133 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Bristol. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 2 hours to drive across.

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How Big Is Macedonia Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Macedonia
Rhode Island 2,706 km² (1,045 sq mi) 10× smaller
Macedonia 25,713 km² (9,928 sq mi)
Belgium 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi) 19% larger
Switzerland 41,277 km² (15,937 sq mi) 61% larger
Netherlands 41,543 km² (16,040 sq mi) 62% larger
South Korea 99,720 km² (38,502 sq mi) 3.9× larger

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Macedonia at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 25,713 km² (9,928 sq mi)
World Size Rank #148 of 236
Capital Skopje
Population Density 83 per km²
Population 2.1 million people
Coastline 0 km
Life Expectancy 76.8 years
GDP per Capita $23,400 USD