Macedonia Southeastern

Strumica is the largest city in eastern Republic of Macedonia, near the Novo Selo-Petrich border crossing with Bulgaria. About 100,000 people live in the region surrounding the city. It is named after the Strumica River which runs through it. The city of Strumica is the seat of Strumica Municipality. The town is first mentioned in the 2nd century BC with the Hellenic name Astraion (Hellenic for "starry") by Ptolemy and Pliny. It was later known as Tiveriopolis; it received its present name from the Slavic settlers of the Middle Ages. In modern Greek the town is known as Stromnitsa, and its name in Turkish is Ustrumca. Be sure to visit the historic center for a nice stroll.

Gevgelija is a town with a population of 15,685 located in the very southeast of the Republic of Macedonia along the banks of the Vardar River, situated at the country's main border with Greece. Located between the mountains Kozuf and Pajak only 70km from Thessaloniki and 165km from Skopje, the town acts as a rail depot between the two countries, making it a central location in its region. Gevgelija's economy consists of a light industry sector. Tourism is growing, with a spa located in a nearby village. Gevgelija has recently seen the construction of a number of casinos in the city itself and its surroundings.