North Macedonia is a landlocked Balkan country in Southeast Europe, known for its mountainous terrain, natural lakes like Ohrid, and a rich blend of cultures from its history and heritage. The capital is Skopje, and its official languages are Macedonian and Albanian, while its currency is the Macedonian denar. The economy is considered liberal and open-market, with key sectors including textiles, agriculture, and manufacturing, and the country is an upper-middle-income nation that is an EU candidate.