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.
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.
Kosovo Vacation
Kosovo Maps and Geography
Wikipedia: Geography of Kosovo
Indepentent Commission for Mines and Minerals: Geography
Kosovo Blogs and Personalities
- Xhakli.com:Kushtrim Xhakli Media blog
References
Fast Facts
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Capital
Pristina
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Population
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Currency
Euro (EUR)
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Official language
Albanian and Serbian
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Head of state
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Head of Government
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Fact:
Home to the nation's highest mountainWorld Travel Guide: Kosovo Key Facts
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Fact:
World's largest reserve of lignite
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Fact:
Prizren is considered one of the most beautiful and historic townsNational Geographic: Kosovo
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Dominant religion
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Over 90 percent of the population is ethnic Albanian About.com: Kosovo
