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Recommended NLS Character Set for Oracle 19c Database and Linux Client for Macedonian Language.

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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_LANG tested values:
    • AMERICAN_AMERICA.CL8MSWIN1251
    • AMERICAN_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.,

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