FlLORA AND FAUNA

Macedonia is regionally known by its diverse nature variety, which could be seen in comparatively not big range – from 0 to 2764 m above the sea level.

You will enjoy the abundance of different and numerous representatives of the vegetation and animal life in the separated regions of the country. There are three national parks in Macedonia: Mavrovo, Pelister and Galicica, covering a total protected area of 205.235 ha or 8.07 % of the total area of the country. The other natural treasures of the country include 8 constant glacier lakes on the mountain Korab, 5 on Des, 4 on Jablanica, 3 on Stogovo, 2 on Jakupica, whereas on Sar Planina there are 10 to 12 lakes. The forests support a variety of wildlife, including wild pigs, wolves, bears, and lynx. The dry and warm summers result in a rich insect life, with species of grasshopper much in evidence, along with numerous small lizards.

CLIMATE

The climate in Macedonia is defined of four totally different seasons – warm summer, long and sunny autumn, winter with deep snow and short and magnificent spring.