Recommended NLS Character Set for Oracle 19c Database and Linux Client for Macedonian Language.
Problem Summary:
We are seeking clarification on the recommended NLS_LANG and database character set settings to correctly support Cyrillic characters used in the Macedonian language in Oracle Database 19c and Linux-based client applications.
Environment:
- Oracle Database Version: 19c
- Database Character Set:
CL8MSWIN1251 - Client Platform: Linux
- Client Language: Macedonian (Cyrillic script)
- Client Technology Stack: C++ application using Oracle client libraries (OCI), TCP/SQL, and generating XML output
- Client-side
NLS_LANGtested values:AMERICAN_AMERICA.CL8MSWIN1251AMERICAN_AMERICA.CL8ISO8859P5
Issue Description:
We have configured our Oracle 19c database with the character set CL8MSWIN1251, which we understand supports the full Cyrillic script, including special characters required for Macedonian (e.g.,