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North Macedonia: History

  • Following the end of the Ottoman Empire Rule, Macedonia is partitioned between modern-day , , and .

  • Macedonia is occupied by during World War I.

  • Following the end of World War I, Macedonia becomes a part of , which joins The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. 

  • The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes is renamed the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

  • Nazi invades Yugoslavia during World War II. Upon the defeat of the Nazi's. the Yugoslav socialist federation is established. 

  • Macedonia becomes one of the republics of the new Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The other republics include , , , , and . 

  • Macedonia declares themselves independence following a voter referendum. refuses to recognize the nation, as it objects to the name Macedonia, which is the name of one of its own provinces. 

  • imposes trade restrictions on Macedonia as a part of the naming dispute. 

  • recognizes Macedonia's independence and lifts the trade restrictions. 

  • Macedonia becomes a candidate for membership.

  • Macedonia officially changes its name to "North Macedonia."

  • North Macedonia signs an accession protocol to become a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

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