1945 what is today the FYROM has undergone a transition from an overwhelmingly agricultural society, with more than 90 % of the people living in rural areas, to a mixed industrial-agricultural society, with only 40 % of the population living in rural areas. While orthodox families were large, the new urban families are small, particularly among the population that is not ethnic Albanian. The society is traditionally patricentric, with Orthodox Christianity exerting a strong determine among the non-Muslim population. orthodox clothing is colorful, with valuable embroidery, but folk costumes are no longer worn by many people, who dress instead like other southern Europeans. orthodox foods have much in common with those elsewhere in the Balkans, favoring breads and roasted meats. The republic produces excellent fruits and vegetables and is famous for its peppers. The wines are very good and are being increasingly produced for export.