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Veles was known as Titov Veles after Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito until the 'Titov' was removed in 1996.

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Veles

North Macedonia

Country
North Macedonia
Population
43.7K
Coordinates
41.72, 21.78
1302nd most populous city in the world

Veles is a city in the central part of North Macedonia on the Vardar river. The city of Veles is the seat of Veles Municipality. Veles is the seventh largest Macedonian city with a total population of 40,664.

From the “Names” section

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The area of present-day Veles has been inhabited for over a millennium.

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North Macedonia
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Veles

North Macedonia

Country
North Macedonia
Population
43.7K
Coordinates
41.72, 21.78
1302nd most populous city in the world

Veles is a city in the central part of North Macedonia on the Vardar river. The city of Veles is the seat of Veles Municipality. Veles is the seventh largest Macedonian city with a total population of 40,664.

From the “History” section

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Veles is known as an industrial center and a leader in implementing IT in local administration in North Macedonia.

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North Macedonia
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Veles

North Macedonia

Country
North Macedonia
Population
43.7K
Coordinates
41.72, 21.78
1302nd most populous city in the world

Veles is a city in the central part of North Macedonia on the Vardar river. The city of Veles is the seat of Veles Municipality. Veles is the seventh largest Macedonian city with a total population of 40,664.

From the “Economy” section

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Veles is suitable for hiking and camping, especially at the west side of the city near the tranquil village Bogomila.

Veles
North Macedonia
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city

Veles

North Macedonia

Country
North Macedonia
Population
43.7K
Coordinates
41.72, 21.78
1302nd most populous city in the world

Veles is a city in the central part of North Macedonia on the Vardar river. The city of Veles is the seat of Veles Municipality. Veles is the seventh largest Macedonian city with a total population of 40,664.

From the “Geography” section

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Veles has many sports teams, with the most popular being FK Borec, FK Gemidžii, and RK Borec.

Veles
North Macedonia
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Veles

North Macedonia

Country
North Macedonia
Population
43.7K
Coordinates
41.72, 21.78
1302nd most populous city in the world

Veles is a city in the central part of North Macedonia on the Vardar river. The city of Veles is the seat of Veles Municipality. Veles is the seventh largest Macedonian city with a total population of 40,664.

From the “Sports” section

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Photo: This illustration was made by Rašo. An email to Rašo would be appreciated too. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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