*skop*

prop. n. The capital city of the Republic of Macedonia, population 448, 229.
Skopje is modern city, but it is at the same time an ancient city with deep roots in the past and with a rich history. During the Roman period it was known under the name of Scupi. Later the town acquired its Slav name of Skopje. Skopje experienced a swift development after World War II. This trend was interrupted in 1963 when it was hit by a disastrous eartquake. Thanks to the solidarity of the whole world, Skopje was quickly renewed and rebuilt. Today Skopje is the political, economic, cultural and academic center of Macedonia (he Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. See also Macedonia{ 2 }. Goce Vasilevski [ PJC ]