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Where is North Macedonia located within the Balkan Peninsula?
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North Macedonia is a landlocked country situated in the south-central part of the Balkan Peninsula.12
It is positioned within the northern portion of the broader geographical region traditionally known as Macedonia. The country shares borders with several nations:1
* North: Kosovo and Serbia
* East: Bulgaria
* South: Greece
* West: Albania
Due to its location at a major junction of communication routes—specifically the north-south corridor formed by the Vardar River valley—the country has historically served as a complex border zone between the cultural traditions of Europe and Asia.1