Kosovo

The territory spans approximately 4,200 square miles (10,900 square kilometers) in the central Balkans, bordered by Serbia to the north and east, North Macedonia to the south, Albania to the west, and Montenegro to the northwest.

Ottoman rule lasted from the fifteenth century until 1912, when Serbian forces gained control during the Balkan Wars. The region became part of Yugoslavia after World War I, remaining within that state through various political reorganizations until armed conflict erupted in the late 1990s.

Albanian traditions shape daily life across most settlements, while Serbian Orthodox monasteries and churches remain active in communities throughout the territory, creating a complex religious and linguistic landscape.

Pristina International Airport connects the territory to European destinations, while road networks link major towns. The official currencies accepted are the euro and Serbian dinar. Border crossings operate with Serbia, though diplomatic tensions may affect transit.

More than one hundred countries recognize independence, while Serbia continues to claim sovereignty over the territory. The status remains disputed at the United Nations, where membership has not been granted due to Security Council opposition.

Inception: February 17, 2008

Capital city: Prishtina

Part of: Southeast Europe, post-Yugoslavia states

Shares border with: Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia

Website: http://rks-gov.net

GPS coordinates: 42.55000,20.83333

Latest update: November 30, 2025 15:55