Which rivers form an important north-south transportation route through the Macedonia region?

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The valleys of the Morava and Vardar rivers form a major north-south transportation route through the Macedonia region, connecting central Europe with the Aegean Sea.123

This corridor has served as a vital junction for communication and trade since prehistoric times. Today, modern infrastructure, including railroads and highways, follows this ancient path from Belgrade, Serbia, through North Macedonia to Thessaloníki, Greece.234