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Neighboring Countries of North Macedonia

Q: Which is the longest border of North Macedonia?

The longest land border of North Macedonia is with Greece (234 km); the shortest is with Serbia (101 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of North Macedonia?

The land borders of North Macedonia total 838 km. By number of neighbours North Macedonia ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

North Macedonia shares land borders with 5 countries: Greece (234 km), Albania (181 km), Bulgaria (162 km), Kosovo (160 km) and Serbia (101 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)

838 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

25,713

Area in km²

North Macedonia
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Countries bordering North Macedonia

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for North Macedonia citizens
Greece	234 km	Athens	Visa-free · 90 days
Albania	181 km	Tirana	Visa-free · 90 days
Bulgaria	162 km	Sofia	Visa-free · 90 days
Kosovo	160 km	Pristina	Visa-free · 90 days
Serbia	101 km	Belgrade	Visa-free · 90 days

Greece accounts for 28% of North Macedonia's 838 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of North Macedonia

Location

Southeastern Europe, north of Greece

Area

25,713 km² — slightly larger than Vermont; almost four times the size of Delaware

Terrain

Mountainous with deep basins and valleys; three large lakes, each divided by a frontier line; country bisected by the Vardar River

Climate

Warm, dry summers and autumns; relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Golem Korab (Maja e Korabit) 2,764 m. Lowest: Vardar River 50 m. Mean elevation: 741 m.

Natural resources

Low-grade iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, manganese, nickel, tungsten, gold, silver, asbestos, gypsum, timber, arable land

Natural hazards

High seismic risks

Good to know

Landlocked; major transportation corridor from Western and Central Europe to Aegean Sea and Southern Europe to Western Europe

Neighbours of North Macedonia's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 5 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of North Macedonia

How many countries border North Macedonia?

North Macedonia shares land borders with 5 countries: Greece (234 km), Albania (181 km), Bulgaria (162 km), Kosovo (160 km) and Serbia (101 km).

Which is the longest border of North Macedonia?

The longest land border of North Macedonia is with Greece (234 km); the shortest is with Serbia (101 km).

Is North Macedonia landlocked?

Yes. North Macedonia has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Kosovo and Serbia.

How long are the land borders of North Macedonia?

The land borders of North Macedonia total 838 km. By number of neighbours North Macedonia ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do North Macedonia citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

North Macedonia citizens can visit 5 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Kosovo and Serbia.

What is the highest point of North Macedonia?

Golem Korab (Maja e Korabit) 2,764 m. The lowest point is Vardar River 50 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).