The name, Macedonia, original Μακεδόνες (Makedónes), is Ancient Greek from μακεδνός (makednós), meaning "highlanders", "the tall ones". It was the name of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia continued today in the form of the province of Macedonia northern Greece.
Macedonia is located next to the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea. The Republic of Macedonia is in the northern part of the area known as Macedonia. Macedonia is in Europe.
Alexander the great began his conquest in Macedonia and he defeated the Persians
Yes, he was king of Macedonia.
The population of Macedonia - Greece - is 2,844,587.
Ancient Macedonia on the northern Greek peninsula is now a province named Macedonia of the Hellenic Republic.
In Greek, both Macedon and Macedonia are translated as Macedonia (Μακεδονία Makedonίa). But in English, Macedonia is usually referred to the historical province of Macedonia in north Greece and Macedon is always referred to as the ancient Greek kingdom.
Ancient Aegae (Modern Vergina) was the first capital of Macedonia. It was subsequently moved to Pella. Under Roman occupation, the capital was moved to Thessaloniki. When Macedonia was liberated in 1912 from the Ottoman occupation Thessaloniki was retained as the capital.
Macedonia was not an integral part of Bulgaria
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
West Macedonia's population is 303,857.
Serapion of Macedonia died in 195.
The population of Macedonia - Greece - is 2,844,587.