Strumica

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October 10th 2006
Well... been in Macedonia for a week now and figured I'd get a quick update on here! We are staying with Alex's family in Strumica, Macedonia... few quick facts: Population: Macedonia: 2 000 000 Strumica: 50 000 + 30 000 more including the 72 surrounding villages! Currency: Macedonian Dinar, some use of euro! 1 Euro = 61.3 Dinar... an hour in a net cafe = about 30 dinar max, can of coke ... read more

Europe » Macedonia

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International recognition of Macedonia's independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 was delayed by Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols. Greece finally lifted its trade blockade in 1995 and the two cou... ... read more