Kosovo is a disputed territory and de facto independent country in South Eastern Europe. After a lengthy and often violent dispute with Serbia, Kosovo declared independence in February 2008 and is recognised by 98 countries out of 193 around the world, despite heavy Serbian opposition.
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Browse the guide to Kosovo including information on cities, getting to and getting around Kosovo, and things to see, do, eat and drink.
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Pristina is the capital city of Kosovo. The main language you will hear in the street is Albanian.
Peć, or Peja/Pejë in Albanian, is a city in the west of Kosovo. Peja is known as one of the oldest, most beautiful and wealthiest places in Kosovo with rich cultural and historical inheritance.
Prizren, in Kosovo, is a city of mosques and monasteries dating to the 14th century.
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Peć, or Peja/Pejë in Albanian, is a city in the west of Kosovo. Located at the foot of the impressive Prokletije the city has been ruled by different dominating powers throughout history, giving it a diverse cultural character.
Kosovska Mitrovica or Mitrovicë is a city in the north of the Republic of Kosovo although the northern part is controlled by Serbia.
Gjakova/Gjakovë or Đakovica is a city in western Kosovo with about 150,000 inhabitants.
See also the twin towns at the Bosnian-Croatian border: Bosanski- and Slavonski Brod Brod is a village in Kosovo.
Kačanik, or Kaçaniku, in Kosovo, is a city of peace and quite. The best way to get to Kačanik is by bus from Pristina.
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