Macedonia is located in Southeast Europe, bordered by Serbia, Albania, Greece and Bulgaria. The capital is Skopje, with a population of 500,000. Red and yellow are the main colors of the flag, representing liberty, while the coat of arms features a rising sun. Macedonia has a total area of 25,713 square km and a population of over 2 million. The country has a rich cultural heritage including architecture, poetry, music and many ancient religious sites. Football and handball are popular sports, and Macedonian is the official language, along with Albanian and Turkish.