Timeline of Skopje

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Skopje, North Macedonia. [nb 1]

Contents

Prior to 20th century

20th century

21st century

See also

Notes

  1. The city of Skopje has been known by several names: Iskubia, Scopia, Scupi, Skopia, Skopie, Skopje, Skoplje, Skoplye, Uscub, Uscup, Ushküp, Uskiup, Üsküb, Usküp. See also: Other names of Skopje.

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