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Quiz: North Macedonia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Skopje
    • Islamabad
    • Saipan
    • Caracas
    Answer

    Skopje — Capital: Skopje.

  2. When was North Macedonia founded?

    • 8 September 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia
    • 26 June 1960, independence from France
    • 1 October 1978, independence from Britain
    • 27 February 1844, independence declared from Haiti
    Answer

    8 September 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia — Founded: 8 September 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia.

  3. What form of government does North Macedonia have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • The Taliban, an Islamist movement, retook power in 2021 and rules as an emirate
    • Constitutional monarchy; the king voluntarily gave up absolute power in 2008
    • Federal parliamentary republic; the army has ruled directly for long stretches
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: North Macedonia is a landlocked Balkan country.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. North Macedonia is a landlocked Balkan country.