North Macedonia - Government
Based on the etymolgy of North Macedonia, it was the country name derives from the ancient kingdom of Macedon (7th to 2nd centuries B.C.). The Government system in this country is the parliamentary republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 80 municipalities (opstini, singular - opstina) and 1 city* (grad); Aracinovo, Berovo, Bitola, Bogdanci, Bogovinje, Bosilovo, Brvenica, Caska, Centar Zupa, Cesinovo-Oblesevo, Cucer Sandevo, Debar, Debarca, Delcevo, Demir Hisar, Demir Kapija, Dojran, Dolneni, Gevgelija, Gostivar, Gradsko, Ilinden, Jegunovce, Karbinci, Kavadarci, Kicevo, Kocani, Konce, Kratovo, Kriva Palanka, Krivogastani, Krusevo, Kumanovo, Lipkovo, Lozovo, Makedonska Kamenica, Makedonski Brod, Mavrovo i Rostuse, Mogila, Negotino, Novaci, Novo Selo, Ohrid, Pehcevo, Petrovec, Plasnica, Prilep, Probistip, Radovis, Rankovce, Resen, Rosoman, Skopje*, Sopiste, Staro Nagoricane, Stip, Struga, Strumica, Studenicani, Sveti Nikole, Tearce, Tetovo, Valandovo, Vasilevo, Veles, Vevcani, Vinica, Vrapciste, Zelenikovo, Zelino, Zrnovci. The Greater Skopje area is comprised of 10 municipalities:     Aerodrom, Butel, Centar, Chair, Gazi Baba, Gjorce Petrov, Karposh, Kisela Voda, Saraj, and Shuto Orizari.
National symbols

Eight-rayed sun; national colors: red, yellow.

The flag
The National flag of North Macedonia has a yellow sun (the Sun of Liberty) with eight broadening rays extending to the edges of the red field; the red and yellow colors have long been associated with Macedonia.
The National Anthem
Title "Denes nad Makedonija" (Today Over Macedonia)
Lyric/music Vlado MALESKI/Todor SKALOVSKI
More about the government of North Macedonia
Date of Independence 8 September 1991 (referendum by registered voters endorsed independence from Yugoslavia)
National holiday Independence Day, 8 September (1991), also known as National Day
Legal system civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts
International law organization participation has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Constitution
History Several previous (since 1944); latest adopted 17 November 1991, effective 20 November 1991
Amendments Proposed by the president of the republic, by the government, by at least 30 members of the Assembly, or by petition of at least 150,000 citizens; final approval requires a two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly; amended several times, last in 2019; this amendment was the result of the 2018 Prespa Agreement with Greece, in which the constitutional name of the country would be modified to Republic of North Macedonia in exchange for assurances that Greece would no longer object to its integration in international organizations; note - a referendum on  amendments to the constitution is expected in 2024
Citizenship
Citizenship by birth no
Citizenship by descent only at least one parent must be a citizen of North Macedonia
Dual citizenship recognized no
Residency requirement for naturalization 8 years
Executive Branch
Chief of state President Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA (since 12 May 2024)
Head of government President Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA (since 12 May 2024)
Cabinet Council of Ministers elected by the Assembly by simple majority vote
Elections/appointments president directly elected using a modified 2-round system; a candidate can only be elected in the first round with an absolute majority from all registered voters; in the second round, voter turnout must be at least 40% for the result to be deemed valid; president elected for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 April and 8 May 2024 (next to be held in 2029); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Assembly
Election results 2024: Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA elected president in the second round; percent of vote - Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA (VMRO-DPMNE) 69%, Stevo PENDAROVSKI (SDSM) 31%

2024: Talat XHAFERI elected caretaker Prime Minister; Assembly vote - 65 for (opposition boycott)

2022: Dimitar KOVACEVSKI elected Prime Minister; Assembly vote - NA
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Assembly - Sobranie in Macedonian, Kuvend in Albanian (between 120 and 140 seats, currently 120; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed-list proportional representation vote; possibility of 3 directly elected in diaspora constituencies by simple majority vote provided there is sufficient voter turnout; members serve 4-year terms)
Elections Last held on 8 May 2024 (next to be held on 31 May 2028)
Election results Percent of vote by party/coalition - Your Macedonia 44.6%, For a European Future 15.8%, European Front 14%, VLEN 10.9%, The Left 7%, For Our Macedonia 5.7%, other 1.9%; seats by party/coalition - Your Macedonia 58, For a European Future 18, European Front 18, VLEN 14, The Left 6, For Our Macedonia 6; composition - TBD
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Supreme Court (consists of 22 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 judges)
Judge selection and term of office Supreme Court judges nominated by the Judicial Council, a 7-member body of legal professionals, and appointed by the Assembly; judge tenure NA; Constitutional Court judges appointed by the Assembly for nonrenewable, 9-year terms
Subordinate courts Courts of Appeal; Basic Courts
Diplomatic representation in the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Zoran POPOV (since 16 September 2022)
Chancery 2129 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Telephone [1] (202) 667-0501
FAX [1] (202) 667-2104
Email address and website
[email protected]

United States (mfa.gov.mk)
Consulate(s) general Chicago, Detroit, New York
Diplomatic representation from the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Angela AGGELER (since 8 November 2022)
Embassy Str. Samoilova, Nr. 21, 1000 Skopje
Mailing address 7120 Skopje Place, Washington, DC 20521-7120
Telephone [389] (2) 310-2000
FAX [389] (2) 310-2499
Email address and website
[email protected]

https://mk.usembassy.gov/
National heritage
Total World Heritage Sites 2 (both natural)
Selected World Heritage Site locales Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region; Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians
Key Political parties and their leaders in North Macedonia
  • Alliance for Albanians or AfA or ASH [Arben TARAVARI]
  • Alternative (Alternativa) or AAA [Afrim GASHI]
  • Besa Movement or BESA [Bilal KASAMI]
  • Citizen Option for Macedonia or GROM [Stefcho JAKIMOVSKI]
  • Democratic Alliance or DS [Pavle TRAJANOV]
  • Democratic Movement or LD [Izet MEXHITI]
  • Democratic Party of Albanians or PDSH [Menduh THACI]
  • Democratic Party of Serbs or DPSM [Ivan STOILJKOVIC]
  • Democratic Renewal of Macedonia or DOM [Maja MORACHANIN]
  • Democratic Union for Integration or BDI [Ali AHMETI]
  • European Democratic Party or PDE [Arianit HOXHA]
  • Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization - Democratic Party for Macedonian National Unity or VMRO-DPMNE [Hristijan MICKOSKI]
  • Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization - People's Party or VMRO-NP [Ljubco GEORGIEVSKI]
  • Liberal Democratic Party or LDP [Monika ZAJKOVA]
  • New Social-Democratic Party or NSDP [Goran MISOVSKI]
  • Social Democratic Union of Macedonia or SDSM [Dimitar KOVACHEVSKI]
  • Socialist Party of Macedonia or SPM [Ljupcho DIMOVSKI]
  • Srpska Stranka in Macedonia or SSM [Miroslav JOVANOVIC]
  • The Left (Levica) [Dimitar APASIEV]
  • The People Movement or LP [Skender REXHEPI]
  • Turkish Democratic Party or TDP [Beycan ILYAS]
  • Turkish Movement Party or THP [Enes IBRAHIM]
  • We Can! (coalition includes SDSM/BESA/VMRO-NP, DPT, LDP)
    • International organization participation
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