The Flag of North Macedonia

Why you should go?

North Macedonia may not be on most people’s travel list but the country is a fantastic choice for a 5 day trip. Plus, you can even add a daytrip to Pristina, Kosovo from Skopje.

The tried-and-tested Time-Pressed Travel 5 day itinerary is absolutely packed and even includes a trip to the beautiful Lake Ohrid so you may want to add an extra day to make the trip more relaxed.

Visiting Skopje offers a blend of history, culture, and modernity in North Macedonia's vibrant capital. The city features a mix of Ottoman-era landmarks like the Old Bazaar and the Stone Bridge alongside contemporary architecture, including the almost unbelievable quantity of "Skopje 2014" monuments. Skopje is also the birthplace of Mother Teresa, with a memorial house dedicated to her life and work. The city's dynamic atmosphere is enriched by its diverse cuisine, lively markets, and scenic views from the Millennium Cross on Mount Vodno.

The North Macedonian Flag

The flag of North Macedonia is a favourite of the Time-Pressed Travel team – a vibrant symbol of the country’s identity and history. Adopted on October 5, 1995, the flag features a stylized yellow sun with eight broadening rays extending to the edges of a red field. The design is simple yet striking, with the red and yellow colours holding deep cultural significance in the region.

The sun symbolizes the "new sun of liberty" and represents freedom, hope, and the vibrant energy of the Macedonian people. The eight rays are often interpreted as representing the spread of light, progress, and the shared cultural heritage across different parts of the country and beyond.

The choice of colours—red and yellow—has historical roots, linking back to the Byzantine period, where these colours were commonly associated with the region. The flag’s design was introduced following a dispute with Greece over the previous flag, which featured the Vergina Sun, an ancient symbol linked to the kingdom of Macedonia.

Today, the flag of North Macedonia flies prominently as an emblem of the nation, symbolizing its sovereignty, cultural heritage and aspirations as a modern European state.