Monday, July 15, 2024 North Macedonia, a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, boasts a rich tapestry of history and culture. Nestled in the Balkans, it features diverse landscapes, from the scenic shores of Lake Ohrid, one of Europe’s oldest lakes, to the rugged peaks of the Šar Mountains. The capital, Skopje, blends Ottoman, Byzantine, and modern influences, highlighted by the Stone Bridge and the Kale Fortress.
With easy visa free access to several countries it has broadened its tourism horizons. North Macedonia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to rise significantly, totaling an increase of 5.5 billion U.
S. dollars (a 34.66 percent increase) from 2024 to 2029.
By the end of this period, in 2029, the GDP is expected to hit a record high of 21.4 billion U.S.
dollars after seven years of continuous growth. In January 2024, North Macedonia welcomed 47,761 tourists, with domestic tourists making up 40.4% and foreign tourists comprising 59.
6%. The total nights spent by these visitors reached 102,079, with domestic tourists accounting for 48.4% and foreign tourists 51.
6%. This represents a 10.1% increase in the number of tourists and a 15.
2% rise in overnight stays compared to January 2023. Specifically, domestic tourist numbers grew by 3.0%, while foreign tourist figures soared by 15.
5%. Among the international visitors in March, the largest groups came from Turkey (16.3%), Greece (12.
9%), and Serbia (9.4%). List of Visa Free Countries Europe: Albania, Andorra.
