Kosovo
Capital
Pristina
Population
~1.8 million
Currency
Euro (€)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Albanian, Serbian
- Religion
- Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism
- Climate
- Continental; warm summers and cold winters
Culture & History
Known for: its 2008 independence declaration, ethnic tensions, and young population
Also famous for: Newborn monument, coffee culture, and Ottoman heritage
Food: Flija (layered pancake dish)
Brief History
Part of Yugoslavia; conflict with Serbia; declared independence in 2008; recognized by many countries but not all