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Country in Europe

Kosovo

Kosovo belongs to Europe. The capital city is Pristina.

CapitalPristina
LanguageAlbanian, Serbian
Currencyeuro
Population1.6M

Key Facts

RegionSoutheast Europe
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence2008
Area10,887 km2
Population density159/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+383
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.742
Safety index
50.0
Internet access
80%
Life expectancy
72.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Maja Rusit2,658 m
Djeravica2,656 m
Guri i Kuq2,585 m

Religion (est.)

  • Islam96%
  • Christianity3%
  • No religion1%
  • Other<1%

Why Visit

Visoki DecaniA 14th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery in a mountain valley, UNESCO listed.
Rugova CanyonA dramatic gorge near Peja ideal for rafting, climbing and mountain walks.
Pristina Cafe SceneThe young, vibrant capital has a growing arts, cafe and nightlife culture.
Bear SanctuaryA rescue centre for bears previously kept in cages in restaurants across the Balkans.
Affordable TravelOne of Europe's most budget-friendly destinations with generous hospitality.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Pristina
217k
Prizren
85k
Peja
61k

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.
21CJul avg.
600 mmYearly rainfall
ContinentalClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageAlbanian, Serbian
National day17 February
Electricity230V, Type C/F