Introduction to Skopje: Skopje (Skopje) is surrounded by mountains and is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the Republic of Macedonia. The Republic of Macedonia was once part of Yugoslavia. Due to Greece's objection to the use of the name "Macedonia" by the Republic of Macedonia, most countries in the world and international organizations such as the United Nations now temporarily refer to the country as the "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" (F.Y.R.O.M).