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'''Kumanovo''' is a city in northeastern [[Republic of Macedonia|Macedonia]] near the capital city of [[Skopje]]. |
'''Kumanovo''' is a city in northeastern [[Republic of Macedonia|Macedonia]] near the capital city of [[Skopje]]. The coordinates of the city are approximately 42°05'N and 21°40'E. Municipal institutions include a city council, mayor and another administrative bodies. The Skopje airport greatly helps Kumanovo's tourism. |
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==Etymology== |
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Kumanovo is believed to derive from the [[Cumans]], a Turkic tribe who settled the area in the [[12th century|12th]]-[[13th century]]. |
Kumanovo is believed to derive from the [[Cumans]], a Turkic tribe who settled the area in the [[12th century|12th]]-[[13th century]]. |
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==Economy== |
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== Geography and climate == |
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The town's metal-processing, tobacco, agriculture, footwear and textile industries have made it an economic, trading and cultural center of approximately 135,529 people. Agriculture and trade developed mainly in the [[19th century]], but the city's modern look was established after the [[Second World War]]. Although Kumanovo lies 340 kilometers above the sea, it is surrounded by the Karadag part of [[Skopska Crna Gora]] mountain on its western side, [[Gradishtanska planina]] mountain on its southern side and [[Mangovica]] and German mountain on the eastern side. Kumanovo has a [[temperate]] climate. |
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The coordinates of the city are approximately 42°05'N and 21°40'E. |
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Although Kumanovo lies on 340 km above the sea level, several mountains are surrounding the Kumanovo area. They are: [[Skopska Crna Gora]] (the part of the mountain that is near Kumanovo is also known as Karadag) on the western side, [[Gradishtanska planina]] on south and [[Mangovica]] and German on the eastern side. |
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==Roads== |
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Kumanovo has a [[temperate]] climate characterized by cold and moisture winters and hot and dry summers. On the nearby mountains the climate is mountainous. |
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A 40 kilometer highway exists between Skopje and Kumanovo, going near Kumanovo in the north and crossing the border with [[Serbia and Montenegro]]. A railway also connects Skopje with Kumanovo and [[Serbia and Montenegro]]. Another important road goes from Kumanovo to [[Kriva Palanka]] and then to the border with [[Bulgaria]]. |
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== Road connections == |
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==Culture== |
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A highway connection long approximately 40 km exists between [[Skopje]] and Kumanovo. This highway goes near Kumanovo in north direction and crosses the border with [[Serbia and Montenegro]]. |
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Also a railway connects Skopje with Kumanovo and [[Serbia and Montenegro]]. |
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Another important road goes from Kumanovo to [[Kriva Palanka]] and reaches the border with [[Bulgaria]]. |
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Of big importance for the city is the nearness of the Skopje airport. |
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⚫ | The [[Church of St. George in Kumanovo|Church of St. George]] at the [[Monastery of Staro Nagoricane]] is the best known cultural and historical monument in Kumanovo. It was built in the 11th century and was reconstructed in the l4th. During its reconstruction, the fresco-painters [[Mihailo (painter)|Mihailo]] and [[Evtihij]] painted its walls with frescoes of exceptional skill. |
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== History == |
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Agriculture and trade developed mainly in the [[19th century]], but the city's modern look was established after the [[Second World War]]. |
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Every year Kumanovo has a “Days of comedy” festival, sponsored by the Macedonian Ministry of Culture, featuring comedies from several Macedonian theatres and also from neighbouring Serbia and Montenegro and [[Bulgaria]]. |
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== Kumanovo tourist attractions == |
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⚫ | Kumanovo has several important monuments including the church of St. George in the village of Staro Nagorichane, the monastery of Karpino, the [[Ascension of Holy Mother]] in the village of Matejce, the church of St. Petka in the village of Mlado Nagorichane, the Church of [[Holy Trinity]], and the Eski mosque, built in [[1751]]. |
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Kumanovo is town of culture that includes music, theatre, arts, museums, festivals etc. The city has a library, cultural center, museum and national theater. |
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Several painting colonies and exhibitions took place every year in Kumanovo or in nearby villages. |
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⚫ | Kumanovo has several monuments dating back to the prehistoric period. The most important ones are: Gradishte, an archaeological place of interest that is situated near the village of Pelince and dates from the [[Bronze Age]]. Near the village of Mlado Nagorichane is another interesting site dating from the period of [[Neolith]]. Near the village of Lopate is the Drezga place that represents a roman necropolis. |
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Kumanovo is distinguisged by its jazz festival. This festival features music bands from many countries in the world. For example, in 2005 the festival included the performances by the bands from Holland and Norway. In 2002 the following music bands participated the festival: popular Macedonian bands: [[Foltin]],[[Dragan Dautovski Kvartet]], as well as the bands from [[Croatia]], [[Hungary]], [[Netherlands]], [[Slovenia]] and [[Serbia and Montenegro]]. |
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Another interesting event occurring every year in Kumanovo is the “Days of comedy” festival. It features comedies from several Macedonian theatres and also from the neighbouring countries [[Serbia and Montenegro]] and [[Bulgaria]]. This manifestation is sponsored by the Ministry of culture of the [[Republic of Macedonia]], as well as by the Kumanovo municipality. |
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Also notable is the private practice "Otodent", located in Goce Delcev suburb, which offers different medical services like ENT and dentistry. The founder and the director is Dr. Milenko Trendafilovski. The city has a library, cultural center, museum and national theater. Several painting colonies and exhibitions take place every year in Kumanovo or in nearby villages. Kumanovo is distinguished by its jazz festival which features bands from all over the world. In 2002 the Macedonian bands [[Foltin]] and [[Dragan Dautovski Kvartet]], as well as bands from [[Croatia]], [[Hungary]], [[Netherlands]], [[Slovenia]] and [[Serbia and Montenegro]] participated in the festival and in 2005 bands from as far as [[Holland]] and [[Norway]] participated. |
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⚫ | The [[Church of St. George in Kumanovo|Church of St. George]] at the [[Monastery of Staro Nagoricane]] is the best known cultural and historical monument in Kumanovo. It was built in the 11th century and was reconstructed in the l4th. During its reconstruction, the fresco-painters [[Mihailo (painter)|Mihailo]] and [[Evtihij]] painted its walls with frescoes of exceptional skill. |
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The Eski mosque was built in 1751 and it represents an interesting [[Islamic]] architecture. |
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⚫ | Kumanovo has several monuments dating back to the prehistoric period. The most important ones are: Gradishte, an archaeological place of interest that is situated near the village of Pelince and dates from the [[Bronze Age]]. Near the village of Mlado Nagorichane is another interesting site dating from the period of [[Neolith]]. Near the village of Lopate is the Drezga place that represents a roman necropolis. |
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⚫ | However, one of the most important sites located near the Kumanovo |
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The importance of the site was confirmed by the US space agency NASA. It has been ranked fourth on the list of old observatories released by NASA. |
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==Violence== |
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At 4:45 PM, on [[December 27]], [[2002]], a bomb went off in front of Kumanovo's Goce Delcev High School while classes were still in session, killing one and injuring five bystanders. Goce Delcev is Kumanovo's biggest high school and is located near the central square. Shrapnel was found as far as 100 meters away from a trash can in front of the school where the bomb had been concealed. Shortly after the detonation, police arrived and blocked off adjacent streets. The identity of the perpetrators and their motivation is unknown. |
At 4:45 PM, on [[December 27]], [[2002]], a bomb went off in front of Kumanovo's Goce Delcev High School while classes were still in session, killing one and injuring five bystanders. Goce Delcev is Kumanovo's biggest high school and is located near the central square. Shrapnel was found as far as 100 meters away from a trash can in front of the school where the bomb had been concealed. Shortly after the detonation, police arrived and blocked off adjacent streets. The identity of the perpetrators and their motivation is unknown. |
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Illegal drugs are notably high spread in Kumanovo particularly because of its proximity to three border crossings. Dragi Karadzinski, doctor and specialist in neuro-psychiatry at the Hospital Centre in Kumanovo, believes that the two most common narcotics among Kumanovo's youth are [[marijuana]] and [[hashish]]. The drug trade in Kumanovo has lead to a criminal underworld directly tried to [[Albanian]] mob factions. |
Illegal drugs are notably high spread in Kumanovo particularly because of its proximity to three border crossings. Dragi Karadzinski, doctor and specialist in neuro-psychiatry at the Hospital Centre in Kumanovo, believes that the two most common narcotics among Kumanovo's youth are [[marijuana]] and [[hashish]]. The drug trade in Kumanovo has lead to a criminal underworld directly tried to [[Albanian]] mob factions. |
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* [http://www.mymacedonia.net/kokino/kokino.htm Kokino ancient observatory] |
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* [http://www.culture.in.mk/story.asp?id=4472 Kumanovo jazz festival] |
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[[Category:Cities in the Republic of Macedonia]] |
[[Category:Cities in the Republic of Macedonia]] |
Revision as of 03:05, 17 December 2005
Kumanovo is a city in northeastern Macedonia near the capital city of Skopje. The coordinates of the city are approximately 42°05'N and 21°40'E. Municipal institutions include a city council, mayor and another administrative bodies. The Skopje airport greatly helps Kumanovo's tourism.
Etymology
Kumanovo is believed to derive from the Cumans, a Turkic tribe who settled the area in the 12th-13th century.
Economy
The town's metal-processing, tobacco, agriculture, footwear and textile industries have made it an economic, trading and cultural center of approximately 135,529 people. Agriculture and trade developed mainly in the 19th century, but the city's modern look was established after the Second World War. Although Kumanovo lies 340 kilometers above the sea, it is surrounded by the Karadag part of Skopska Crna Gora mountain on its western side, Gradishtanska planina mountain on its southern side and Mangovica and German mountain on the eastern side. Kumanovo has a temperate climate.
Roads
A 40 kilometer highway exists between Skopje and Kumanovo, going near Kumanovo in the north and crossing the border with Serbia and Montenegro. A railway also connects Skopje with Kumanovo and Serbia and Montenegro. Another important road goes from Kumanovo to Kriva Palanka and then to the border with Bulgaria.
Culture
The Church of St. George at the Monastery of Staro Nagoricane is the best known cultural and historical monument in Kumanovo. It was built in the 11th century and was reconstructed in the l4th. During its reconstruction, the fresco-painters Mihailo and Evtihij painted its walls with frescoes of exceptional skill.
The Church of Holy Trinity was built in 1902.
Every year Kumanovo has a “Days of comedy” festival, sponsored by the Macedonian Ministry of Culture, featuring comedies from several Macedonian theatres and also from neighbouring Serbia and Montenegro and Bulgaria.
Kumanovo has several important monuments including the church of St. George in the village of Staro Nagorichane, the monastery of Karpino, the Ascension of Holy Mother in the village of Matejce, the church of St. Petka in the village of Mlado Nagorichane, the Church of Holy Trinity, and the Eski mosque, built in 1751.
The oldest and biggest church in the town is the Church of St. Nikolas. There are icons from XIII century in the church. The church represents a masterwork of Andreja Damjanov, an important Macedonian renaissance architect.
Kumanovo has several monuments dating back to the prehistoric period. The most important ones are: Gradishte, an archaeological place of interest that is situated near the village of Pelince and dates from the Bronze Age. Near the village of Mlado Nagorichane is another interesting site dating from the period of Neolith. Near the village of Lopate is the Drezga place that represents a roman necropolis.
However, one of the most important sites located near the Kumanovo is the 4,000 year old megalithic astronomical observatory of Kokino, located 30 km northeast of Kumanovo and discovered in 2001. It is ranked fourth on the list of old observatories by NASA.
Also notable is the private practice "Otodent", located in Goce Delcev suburb, which offers different medical services like ENT and dentistry. The founder and the director is Dr. Milenko Trendafilovski. The city has a library, cultural center, museum and national theater. Several painting colonies and exhibitions take place every year in Kumanovo or in nearby villages. Kumanovo is distinguished by its jazz festival which features bands from all over the world. In 2002 the Macedonian bands Foltin and Dragan Dautovski Kvartet, as well as bands from Croatia, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovenia and Serbia and Montenegro participated in the festival and in 2005 bands from as far as Holland and Norway participated.
The city was first mentioned in 1519 in a document housed in a Turkish archive in Istanbul. The traveler Evlija Chelebija mentioned Kumanovo in 1660 noting its many rivers, mosque, madrassa, hammam, vineyards and gardens.
The city grew steadily in the 16th and 17th centuries, becoming an administrative center for the region. In 1689 the Karposh rebellion took place in Kumanovo.
The anti-fascist insurrection of Slavic Macedonians and the struggle for national and social liberation began in Kumanovo and Prilep on October 11, 1941.
Violence
At 4:45 PM, on December 27, 2002, a bomb went off in front of Kumanovo's Goce Delcev High School while classes were still in session, killing one and injuring five bystanders. Goce Delcev is Kumanovo's biggest high school and is located near the central square. Shrapnel was found as far as 100 meters away from a trash can in front of the school where the bomb had been concealed. Shortly after the detonation, police arrived and blocked off adjacent streets. The identity of the perpetrators and their motivation is unknown.
Narcotics
Illegal drugs are notably high spread in Kumanovo particularly because of its proximity to three border crossings. Dragi Karadzinski, doctor and specialist in neuro-psychiatry at the Hospital Centre in Kumanovo, believes that the two most common narcotics among Kumanovo's youth are marijuana and hashish. The drug trade in Kumanovo has lead to a criminal underworld directly tried to Albanian mob factions.