Macedonians (in French: Macédoniens) in France form a small minority mainly concentrated in the capital Paris.[citation needed] Most of the immigrants originated from the Skopje, Bitola, Sloeštica, Struga, Ohrid and Kicevo regions.[citation needed][citation needed] More still emigrated to France after the breakup of Yugoslavia. The French government estimates the number of Macedonians in France to be 2,300 while Macedonian figures put the number at over 15,000 people.

Macedonians in France
Македонци во Франција
Macédoniens en France
Total population
2,300[1]-15,000 (est)[2]
Regions with significant populations
Paris
Languages
Primarily Macedonian and French
Religion
Macedonian Orthodox
Related ethnic groups
Macedonians

The names of 33 Macedonian soldiers killed fighting for France in World War I are inscribed on a monument in the Peace Park of Colombelles, Normandy.[3]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archived 2014-10-06 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Official Macedonian Human Rights Website – Australia
  3. ^ "Macedonian community in France pays tribute to Macedonians killed in French Army in World War I". Sloboden Pečat.
  4. ^ Shupo, Sokol (2004). Art music in the Balkans -Documentation and Communication Center for Regional Music. ASMUS.
  5. ^ "Un mot sur Zilber Karevski" (in French). Motcomptedouble. Retrieved 24 October 2006.
  6. ^ "Stefani Sen Senar" (in French). Biblio Monde. Retrieved 7 September 2010.