1991 Macedonian independence referendum|
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
1,079,308 |
96.46% |
| No |
39,639 |
3.54% |
| Valid votes |
1,118,947 |
98.79% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
13,648 |
1.21% |
| Total votes |
1,132,595 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
1,495,807 |
75.72% |
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An independence referendum was held in the Socialist Republic of Macedonia on 8 September 1991, which afterwards proclaimed independence from Yugoslavia. The referendum question read: "Are you for a sovereign and independent state of Macedonia, with a right to enter into any future alliance with the sovereign states of Yugoslavia?" It was approved by 96% of voters, with a turnout of 76%; most ethnic Albanians in the country boycotted the referendum over the latter half of the referendum question. 8 September is celebrated as Independence Day in North Macedonia (formerly just Macedonia).
