Macedonia (Republika Makedonija) is a Parliamentary republic on the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe, it gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. It is bordered by Serbia to the north, Albania to the west, Greece to the south, and Bulgaria to the east. The main cities are the state capital Skopje, and Bitola, Štip, Kumanovo. The Republic of Macedonia is a mountainous land right at the heart of the Balkans, the highest peak is Mount Korab at 2 764 metres. Three large lakes (Lake Ohrid, Lake Prespa and Dojran Lake) lie on the southern borders of Macedonia.