Struga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Struga
Струга
Strugë |
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Aerial view of Struga
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 Struga
Location in Republic of North Macedonia
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| Country | North Macedonia | |
| Municipality | Struga | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 483 km2 (186 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 693 m (2,273 ft) | |
| Population
(2002)
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| • Total | 16,559 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6330
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| Area code(s) | +389 46 | |
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| Climate | Cfb | |
Struga is a lovely city located in the southwest part of North Macedonia. It sits right on the beautiful Lake Ohrid. A special feature of Struga is the Black Drin river. This river flows right through the town, dividing it into two distinct parts: a western side and an eastern side.
About 15,000 people call Struga home. The people living here come from different backgrounds. They include Albanians, (Slavic) Macedonians, Turks, and Romani people. This mix of cultures makes Struga a vibrant place.
Struga is quite famous for its tourism, especially during the summer months. Many visitors come to enjoy the warm weather and relax by the water. They love to swim and play at the shores of Lake Ohrid and along the Black Drin river. It's a perfect spot for a summer getaway!
Struga is also the main town of a larger area called the Struga Municipality. This municipality includes the city itself and many smaller villages nearby.
Images for kids
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Frescoes from the rock church in the monastery of Kalishta.
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A postcard containing the original text of the historic Taga za Yug poem, by Konstantin Miladinov
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The Black Drin river flowing through the city.
See also
In Spanish: Struga para niños
