Kosovo

Kosovo declared independence in 2008 and is recognised by some states but not others. Its population is among the youngest in Europe by median age.

Kosovo Flag

Kosovo Flag

Kosovo Armorial

Kosovo Armorial

Easy learning about Kosovo

The capital city of Kosovo is Pristina, capital city of Kosovo.

Word: Newborn

Meaning: young republic

Administrative Divisions

38 municipalities (komunat)
  1. Decan (Decani)
  2. Dragash (Dragas)
  3. Ferizaj (Urosevac)
  4. Fushe Kosove (Kosovo Polje)
  5. Gjakove (Dakovica)
  6. Gjilan (Gnjilane)
  7. Gllogovc (Glogovac)
  8. Gracanice (Gracanica)
  9. Hani i Elezit (Deneral Jankovic)
  10. Istog (Istok)
  11. Junik
  12. Kacanik
  13. Kamenice (Kamenica)
  14. Kline (Klina)
  15. Kllokot (Klokot)
  16. Leposaviq (Leposavic)
  17. Lipjan (Lipljan)
  18. Malisheve (Malisevo)
  19. Mamushe (Mamusa)
  20. Mitrovice e Jugut (Juzna Mitrovica) [South Mitrovica]
  21. Mitrovice e Veriut (Severna Mitrovica) [North Mitrovica]
  22. Novoberde (Novo Brdo)
  23. Obiliq (Obilic)
  24. Partesh (Partes)
  25. Peje (Pec)
  26. Podujeve (Podujevo)
  27. Prishtine (Pristina)
  28. Prizren
  29. Rahovec (Orahovac)
  30. Ranillug (Ranilug)
  31. Shterpce (Strpce)
  32. Shtime (Stimlje)
  33. Skenderaj (Srbica)
  34. Suhareke (Suva Reka)
  35. Viti (Vitina)
  36. Vushtrri (Vucitrn)
  37. Zubin Potok
  38. Zvecan

Where in the world is Kosovo located?

Kosovo is a Country in the continent of Europe.

Basic Information

Capital City: Pristina, capital city of Kosovo

Population: 1,576,876 (UN)

Area: 10,908 km² / 6,778 sq mi

People from Kosovo are called: Kosovars, Kosovans

Geography

Latitude: 42.594° N

Longitude: 20.861° E

Continental Region: Europe

Borders

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 60 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 82

Climate

influenced by continental air masses resulting in relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall and hot, dry summers and autumns; Mediterranean and alpine influences create regional variation; maximum rainfall between October and December

Global Indices

Global Peace Index Rank: 54 (GPI)

Global Peace Index Score: 1.83 (GPI)

Economy

GDP per Capita: $7,902 (IMF)

GDP per Capita Position: 100

Currency: Euro

Currency Code: EUR

Religion

Most Predominant: Muslim

Second Most Predominant: Catholic

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: Legislative

Death Penalty: No

Maximum Prison Sentence: No

Physical Punishment: No

Technical Information

MapGeo Name: Kosovo

MapGeo Code: XK

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