UN membership grew from 51 to 195 countries since 1945. Most new nations emerged from Soviet Union and Yugoslavia's dissolution. Ukraine maintains UN membership since 1945
Nearly two-thirds of population identifies as Macedonians. Albanians form largest minority, concentrated in northwest. About one-third of population is Muslim. Macedonian language closely related to Bulgarian and Serbo-Croatian
Prehistoric settlement located 1200-700 BC on 8500 square meters of Ohrid Lake. Settlement supported by 10,000 wooden piles anchored to lake bed. Excavations between 1997-2005 revealed extensive remains and animal remains. Museum officially opened December 8, 2008 with support from former PM Gruevski
Ranked second among state universities in North Macedonia. Established by Macedonian Assembly on March 27, 2007. Currently has 19,000 students across 12 Macedonian cities
Montenegro's population has been estimated at 622,028 inhabitants since 2019. Slavic population constitutes over 90% of the total population. Albanians make up 5% of the population. Small Romani minority exists at 1.2%
Population reached 2,099,599 as of December 2024. Population growth projected to increase by 3,249 people in 2024. Daily population change rate: 65 births, 53 deaths, -3 emigrants