Welcome to Kosovo 🇽🇰 — a remarkable landlocked destination in Southeast Europe. Its official name is Republic of Kosovo, and today around 1.8 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 10,908 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Kosovo: key statistics, an introduction to Pristina, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Kosovo
Geographically, Kosovo belongs to Southeast Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 10,908 km², which makes it the 167th largest country or territory on Earth.
As a landlocked country, Kosovo has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
The capital city is Pristina, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how kosovar life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 1.8 million people live in Kosovo, making it the 153rd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Kosovo is called a Kosovar.
Kosovo is multilingual: the languages spoken include Albanian and Serbian. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Kosovo — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Kosovo is +383. Websites from the country typically use the .xk internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Kosovo are its flag, its capital Pristina, and its approximate population of 1.8 million.
Neighbouring countries
Kosovo shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Kosovo
- Kosovo's flag emoji is 🇽🇰 — its two-letter country code is XK and its three-letter code is UNK.
- Kosovo covers 10,908 km², ranking 167th in the world by area.
- With about 1.8 million people, Kosovo holds the 153rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Kosovo is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Kosovo is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Kosovo — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Kosovo?
- The capital of Kosovo is Pristina.
- What is the population of Kosovo?
- Kosovo has a population of approximately 1,760,000 people, ranking 153rd in the world.
- Where is Kosovo located?
- Kosovo is located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Kosovo?
- The languages spoken in Kosovo include Albanian and Serbian.
- What currency is used in Kosovo?
- Kosovo uses the Euro (EUR).
