| The Republic of Macedonia is a small country situated in the southern part of Balkan Peninsula.
The majority of the population is Macedonian. Among the minorities are the Albanians, Turks and Serbs.
The Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) abounds in the natural beauties and rarities. The numerous mountains, forests, rivers and lakes present a great tourist attraction.
The country is rich in water resources. That is why it is often called " Land of Lakes" because of the many tectonic, glacial and man-made lakes. There are about fifty large and small lakes, the most significant ones: Ohrid, Prespa and Doyran. Historical Macedonia belonged to Alexander the Great.
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