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Kosovo

Kosovo

Capital: Pristina

About

Kosovo, officially the Republic of Kosovo, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe with partial diplomatic recognition. It is bordered by Albania to the southwest, Montenegro to the west, Serbia to the north and east, and North Macedonia to the southeast. It covers an area of 10,887 km2 (4,203 sq mi) and has a population of nearly 1.6 million, of whom the vast majority are ethnic Albanians. Kosovo has a varied terrain, with high plains along with rolling hills and mountains, some of which have an altitude over 2,500 m (8,200 ft). Its climate is mainly continental with some Mediterranean and Alpine influences. Kosovo's capital and most populous city is Pristina; other major cities and urban areas include Prizren, Ferizaj, Gjilan, and Peja.

Cities (4)

GjakovaPristinaPrizrenSuva Reka
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By the numbers

Population
1.6M
Area
10.9k km²
GDP (nominal)
$9.4B
GDP per capita
$5.9k

Wikidata · most recent values circa 2024.

Travel

Language
Albanian, Serbian
Currency
EUR
Calling code
+383
Schengen
No
Voltage
230V/50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Drives on
Right
Tap water
Varies
Emergency
192, 193, 194
Tipping
5-10% in restaurants when service is not included
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Visa-free
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    Exchange rate
    1 USD = 0.867 EUR
    As of 2026-08-02.