Fun facts about Ohrid
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The ancient Greek name for Ohrid was Λυχνίς (Lychnis), which means 'city of light'.
Ohrid
North Macedonia
Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with it recording a population of over 38,000 inhabitants as of 2021.
From the “Name” section
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According to tradition, Ohrid was founded by Cadmus, the Phoenician king of Thebes.
Ohrid
North Macedonia
Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with it recording a population of over 38,000 inhabitants as of 2021.
From the “History” section
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Ohrid is located at an elevation of 695 meters above sea level on the shore of Lake Ohrid.
Ohrid
North Macedonia
Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with it recording a population of over 38,000 inhabitants as of 2021.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The Ohrid Swimming Marathon is an international open water swimming competition covering 30 km from the monastery of Saint Naum to the Ohrid harbor.
Ohrid
North Macedonia
Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with it recording a population of over 38,000 inhabitants as of 2021.
From the “Sports” section
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The Ohrid Summer Festival is an annual theater and music festival that takes place from July to August.
Ohrid
North Macedonia
Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with it recording a population of over 38,000 inhabitants as of 2021.
From the “Recurring events” section
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