In continuation of the Symposium, The II Congressof Macedonian Microbiologists with International Participation will be held

Local Organizing Committee:
Milena Petrovska, Nikola Panovski,
Vaso Taleski, Gordana Jankoska

International Scientific Committee:
Miloje Cobelic (Yugoslavia), Marija Gubina (Slovenia), Ted Hadfield (USA), Marian Negut (Romania), Nikola Panovski (Macedonia), Milena Petrovska (Macedonia), Herbert Schmitz (Germany), Erhard Straube (Germany), Silvestre Tigaud (France)

Contact Persons:
Ivanka HadjiPetruseva-Meloska,
Gordana Mircevska

 

Registration fees (for the Congress and
Symposium, together):

Macedonian Medical Association Members	50 EUR
Other participants	100 EUR
Students	25 EUR
Accompanying Person	25 EUR

 

Fees for the participants include: Participation
in scientific sessions, Congress and Symposium materials, Welcome reception (cocktail), cultural event, gala dinner, and half-day tour.

Fees for the accompanying Person include:
Welcome reception (cocktail), cultural event,
gala dinner, and half-day tour.

Payment should be made on the Registration
Desk or on the following account:

1-01418-1
Investbanka A.D. Skopje,
Street "Makedonija" 9-11, 1000 Skopje
Swift code INSBMK22
Beneficiary: MLD, Skopje, Zdruzenie na mikrobiolozite
- Correspondent bank for DEM, EUR Deutsche Bank AG Frankfurt- Deutdeff -Correspondent bank for USD The Bank of New York, New York Banker Trust, New York

The Republic of Macedonia
Cradle of culture, Land of nature

The Republic of Macedonia is a small country situated in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is a natural bridge between the East and the West, the North and the South.
The majority of the population are the Macedonians, while the most numerous among the minorities are the Albanians, Turks and Serbs.
The Republic of Macedonia abounds in natural beauties and rarities and that's why many have named it "The Pearl of the Balkans".
Rich in water resources, the country, has about fifty large and small lakes. The most significant ones are the lakes of Ohrid, Prespa and Dojran.
The high mountains, with impressive and spectacular landscapes embrace a great variety of plant and animal species.
There are various climatic zones in the country, temperately Mediterranean in the south (warm summers and mild winters), and moderately continental in the north wit more marked seasonal extremes.
The main administrative center of the country is Skopje, with a population of more than 541.000 inhabitants. It is a place where many roads and civilizations have met and mingled.
The town of Ohrid, situated on the shore of the Lake of Ohrid, with its natural beauties, historical and cultural heritage enjoys the protection of UNESCO. Ohrid abounds with a large number of historical and cultural monuments, lovely beaches, and accommodation facilities.
The position of the country and its configuration, climate and hydrography provide favorable conditions for the development of the tourism. The most popular tourist destinations are Lake Ohrid, Lake Prespa and Lake Dojran where 80% of the total accommodation capacities are located.
For winter tourism there are several winter sport centers: Popova Shapka, Mavrovo, Krushevo, Pelister, which provide all the necessary facilities for sports and recreation. There are also more than 60 thermal springs tapped and several spas: Katlanovo Spa, Kosovrasti Spa, Bansko, Negorci with facilities for treatment, rehabilitation and recreation.
Nowadays, the Republic of Macedonia is a veritable treasure of cultural heritage, represented by numeral cultural and historical monuments: churches, monasteries, icons, old crafts, archeological sites, mosques, national costumes, old books and other items. The first Slavic alphabet and literature also have their roots here.
Many internationally recognized events are held in our country: Ohrid Summer festival, Struga Poetry Evenings, Skopje Jazz Festival, May Opera Nights, Manaki Film Festival, Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances, Galicnik Wedding.