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Kosovo: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Kosovo: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Pristina
- Population
- 1.6 million
- Area
- 10,908 km²
- Currency
- Euro (€)
#152 by population · #161 by area · #149 economy in the world
Population and society
Population of xk, 1960–2025. From 984,846 in 1960 to 1.6 million in 2025. Its peak: 2.2 million in 1997.
- Urban population
- 50.9% (2025)
- Under 15
- 20% (2025)
- Over 65
- 10.5% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.54 (2024)
- Internet users
- 89.4% (2018)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $12.5B (rank 149 of 194)
- Inflation
- 3.9% (2025)
- Lowest point
- 297 m (White Drin)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Europe
- Official name
- Republika e Kosovës · Република Косово
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- Albanian and Serbian
- Calling code
- +383
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+1, with summer time
- Demonym
- Kosovar
Geography
- Continent
- Europe
- Neighbouring countries
- Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia
- Highest point
- Gjeravica (2,656 m)
- Largest city
- Pristina, the capital
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- Serbia (2008)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $7,899 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 78.2 years (2024)
Municipalities in figures
| Flags | Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deçan | 27,758 (2024) | — | |
| Dragash | 28,908 (2024) | 435 | |
| Drenas | 48,054 (2024) | — | |
| Ferizaj | 109,345 (2024) | — | |
| Fushë Kosovë | 64,078 (2024) | 89 | |
| Gjakova | 78,824 (2024) | — | |
| Gjilan | 82,901 (2024) | — | |
| Graçanicë (Gračanica Municipality) | 19,371 (2024) | — | |
| Hani i Elezit (Elez Han Municipality) | 8,600 (2024) | — | |
 | Istog | 33,066 (2024) | — |
| Junik | 3,952 (2024) | — | |
 | Kaçanik | 27,742 (2024) | — |
| Kamenica | 22,898 (2024) | — | |
| Klina | 30,574 (2024) | — | |
| Kllokot | 3,045 (2024) | — | |
 | Leposaviq (Leposavić Municipality) | — | — |
| Lipjan | 54,974 (2024) | — | |
| Mamusha | 5,615 (2024) | — | |
| Mitrovica e Veriut (North Mitrovica Municipality) | — | — | |
| Obiliq | 22,794 (2024) | — | |
| Partesh (Parteš Municipality) | — | — | |
| Peja | 82,661 (2024) | 603 | |
| Podujeva | 71,018 (2024) | 633 | |
 | Prishtina | 227,154 (2024) | 564 |
| Prizren | 147,428 (2024) | — | |
| Rahovec | 41,777 (2024) | — | |
 | Shtërpcë (Štrpce Municipality) | 10,890 (2024) | — |
| Shtime | 24,320 (2024) | — | |
| Skenderaj | 40,632 (2024) | — | |
 | Suhareka | 45,713 (2024) | — |
| Viti | 35,549 (2024) | 289 | |
| Vushtrri | 61,493 (2024) | — | |
| Zubin Potok | 14,900 (2006) | 328 | |
| Zveçan | — | — |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kosovo?
Pristina
How many people live in Kosovo?
1.6 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Kosovo?
Euro
What are the official languages of Kosovo?
Albanian and Serbian
What is the calling code of Kosovo?
+383
Which countries border Kosovo?
Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia
What is the highest point of Kosovo?
Gjeravica (2,656 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.