city, capital of the nomós (department) of Flórina, western Macedonia, northwestern Greece. Originally a Byzantine foundation, it later passed to Ottoman control; by the 18th century, its population was chiefly Turkish and Albanian. In the 19th century, Flórina was a centre of Bulgarian irredentist agitation in Macedonia. It passed to Greece after the Balkan Wars (1912–13). Located in a fertile agricultural area, Flórina markets grain, wine grapes, and vegetables. It has textile mills and is known for fine leather handicrafts.

The department of Flórina extends along the country's northern border and includes the Greek portions of Lake Prespa and Límni (lake) Mikrá Préspa. Kaolin, marble, lignite, and bauxite are mined. Pop. (2001) city, 14,279; department, 54,768.