Fun facts about Prilep
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The name Prilep derives from Old Slavic and means 'stuck on the rock'.
Prilep
North Macedonia
Prilep is the fourth-largest city in North Macedonia, after Skopje, Kumanovo, and Bitola. According to the 2021 census, it had a population of 63,308, while its broader municipal area has 79,834 inhabitants in total.
From the “Name” section
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Prilep produces a large quantity of Macedonian Bianco Sivec, which is pure white marble.
Prilep
North Macedonia
Prilep is the fourth-largest city in North Macedonia, after Skopje, Kumanovo, and Bitola. According to the 2021 census, it had a population of 63,308, while its broader municipal area has 79,834 inhabitants in total.
From the “Economy” section
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In 2007, archeological excavations in Bonče revealed a tomb believed to be that of a Macedonian ruler from the 4th century BC.
Prilep
North Macedonia
Prilep is the fourth-largest city in North Macedonia, after Skopje, Kumanovo, and Bitola. According to the 2021 census, it had a population of 63,308, while its broader municipal area has 79,834 inhabitants in total.
From the “History” section
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The art colony in Prilep, founded in 1957, is considered one of the oldest in the Balkans.
Prilep
North Macedonia
Prilep is the fourth-largest city in North Macedonia, after Skopje, Kumanovo, and Bitola. According to the 2021 census, it had a population of 63,308, while its broader municipal area has 79,834 inhabitants in total.
From the “Culture” section
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The dialect of Prilep forms the basis for the Standard Macedonian language.
Prilep
North Macedonia
Prilep is the fourth-largest city in North Macedonia, after Skopje, Kumanovo, and Bitola. According to the 2021 census, it had a population of 63,308, while its broader municipal area has 79,834 inhabitants in total.
From the “Language” section
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