Republic of Macedonia - Geography and Climate
Posted on Sat 28th May 2016 at 12:18
Last month we shared the history of Macedonia, this month we discover the geography and climate that make it perfect for growing Macedonian wines. To help you enjoy the wines you drink learn more about the Tikveš region where the Stobi vineyard is located.GeographyMacedonia has a total area of 25,713 km2 and lies between latitudes 40° and 43° N. With its many boundaries and advantageous position it is a transit way for goods coming from both Greece and Central Europe. As well as being a separate, independent country, Macedonia is also part of a larger region called Macedonia, which also
Last month we shared the history of Macedonia, this month we discover the geography and climate that make it perfect for growing Macedonian wines. To help you enjoy the wines you drink learn more about the Tikveš region where the Stobi vineyard is located. Geography Macedonia has a total area of 25,713 km2 and lies between latitudes 40° and 43° N. With its many boundaries and advantageous position it is a transit way for goods coming from both Greece and Central Europe. As well as being a separate, independent country, Macedonia is also part of a larger region called Macedonia, which also includes part of Greece and the Blagoevgrad province in Bulgaria. The country of Macedonia is entirely landlocked, and its topography is defined by the central valley of the Vardar river, bordered by mountain ranges. Mount Korab, of the Šar Mountains on the Albanian border, is the tallest mountain in Macedonia – standing proud at a gargantuan 2,764 m. The country features three large lakes, one of which – Lake Ohrid - is considered to be one of the oldest lakes in the world. Water sources in the country drain into three different basins: the Aegean, the Adriatic and the Black Sea. As a consequence of the abundance of water, there are nine spa towns in the country, including Banja Bansko, Istibanja and Katlanovo. Climate The climate in Macedonia ranges from Mediterranean to continental – in other words perfect for growing grapes! It generally has hot and dry summers, alongside moderately cold winters. It’s a region of pleasing contradictions: in regions such as Demir Kapija, the temperature in July and August frequently exceeds 40 °C, while in the mountainous regions you’ll experience long snowy winters and not much in the way of summer.