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Kosovo

Republic of Kosovo

Europe · Southeast Europe

Capital
Pristina
Population
0
Area
10,908 km²
Region
Southeast Europe
Languages
Albanian, Serbian
Currency
Euro (€)

Location on the World Map

Kosovo
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Famous Personality

Dua Lipa

musician

The Grammy-winning pop star is internationally famous and closely associated with Kosovo through her family roots.

Local Delicacy

Flija

A layered baked pancake dish traditionally brushed with cream or butter.

National Symbols

National animalEurasian lynx
National birdGolden eagle

Famous Landmark & Geography

Rugova Canyon, a famous landmark of Kosovo

Rugova Canyon

This dramatic gorge in western Kosovo is one of the country's best-known natural landmarks.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is a leading field crop in Kosovo and a basic staple across much of its agricultural land.

Most grown fruitRaspberry

Raspberry is one of Kosovo's most important fruit crops and a notable export from smallholder farms.

Major Cities

Pristina Prizren Peja Mitrovica Gjakova

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Velika Rudoka2,658 m
2Gjeravica2,656 m
3Ljuboten2,498 m
4Pashtrik1,988 m

Major Airports

Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari · Pristina
IATA PRNICAO BKPR
Gjakova Airport · Gjakova
ICAO BKFK

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Çiftelia

This two-stringed lute is one of the most iconic instruments in Kosovo Albanian folk music.

2
Sharkia

The sharkia is a plucked lute widely used in Albanian-speaking musical traditions in Kosovo.

3
Kaval

This end-blown flute is common in rural and pastoral music across Kosovo.

4
Lahuta

The lahuta accompanies epic singing and preserves heroic oral traditions among Albanians.

5
Def

This frame drum provides rhythmic support in folk songs and wedding music.

Major Rivers

White Drin Ibar Sitnica South Morava

Bordering Countries

AlbaniaNorth MacedoniaMontenegroSerbia