• The Republic of Kosovo is a landlocked province located in the country of Serbia in central southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. After years of conflict as a disputed territory and an interim administration under the United Nations, independence was declared on February 18, 2008 from Serbia.

• Fast Facts

  1. Capital: Pristina
  2. Population: 2.2 million (2007 estimate)World Travel Guide: Kosovo Key Facts
  3. Currency: Euro (EUR)
  4. Official language: Albanian and Serbian
  5. Head of state: PresidentWorld Travel Guide: Kosovo Key Facts
  6. Head of Government: Prime MinisterWorld Travel Guide: Kosovo Key Facts
  7. Home to the nation's highest mountainWorld Travel Guide: Kosovo Key Facts
  8. World's largest reserve of lignite
  9. Prizren is considered one of the most beautiful and historic townsNational Geographic: Kosovo
  10. Dominant religion: Islam
  11. Over 90 percent of the population is ethnic Albanian About.com: Kosovo

• Life in Kosovo

  The war torn country has seen many years of political turmoil. Unemployment in the country is at 40%, yet with its recent independence shows promise to improve. The cultural scene in Kosovo is also attempting to revitalize itself with a surge in world music as well as classical music being taught at many schools in the country. Also a sports assembly formed and in 2003 an official Olympic committee was formed to establish the country as a member of the world community.

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  Serbia | Kosovo Albanians | Kosovo Independence | Kosovo Constitutional Status | Kosovo Independence Declaration | Kosovo Status Process

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