- Outline of Kosovo
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kosovo, a disputed territory in the Balkans:
General reference
An enlargeable relief map of Kosovo
- Pronunciation:
- Common English name: Kosovo
- Official English names: The Republic of Kosovo; or the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival: Kosovar
- Demonym: Kosovar
- Etymology: Name of Kosovo
- International rankings of Kosovo
- ISO country codes: See the Outline of Serbia
- ISO region codes: See the Outline of Serbia
- Internet country code top-level domain: See the Outline of Serbia
Geography of Kosovo
An enlargeable topographic map of KosovoMain article: Geography of Kosovo- Kosovo is: a landlocked territory
- Location:
- Eastern Hemisphere
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eurasia
- Europe
- Southern Europe
- Balkans (also known as "Southeastern Europe")
- Southern Europe
- Europe
- Eurasia
- Time zone: Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
- Extreme points of Kosovo
- High: Gjeravica 2,656 m (8,714 ft)
- Low: White Drin 297 m (974 ft)
- Land boundaries: 702 km
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Serbia 352 km
Macedonia 159 km
Albania 112 km
Montenegro 79 km
- Coastline: none
- Population of Kosovo:
- Area of Kosovo: 10,908 km2
- Atlas of Kosovo
Environment of Kosovo
Main article: Environment of Kosovo- Climate of Kosovo
- Environmental issues in Kosovo
- Ecoregions in Kosovo
- Renewable energy in Kosovo
- Geology of Kosovo
- Protected areas of Kosovo
- Biosphere reserves in Kosovo
- Wildlife of Kosovo
- Flora of Kosovo
- Fauna of Kosovo
- Birds of Kosovo
- Mammals of Kosovo
Natural geographic features of Kosovo
- Lakes of Kosovo
- Mountains of Kosovo
- World Heritage Sites in Kosovo: None
Regions of Kosovo
- Main article: Regions of Kosovo
Ecoregions of Kosovo
- Main article: Ecoregions in Kosovo
Administrative divisions of Kosovo
- Main article: Administrative divisions of Kosovo
Subdivisions of Kosovo
Main article: Subdivisions of KosovoMunicipalities of Kosovo
Main article: Municipalities of Kosovo- Capital of Kosovo: Pristina
- Cities of Kosovo
Demography of Kosovo
- Main article: Demographics of Kosovo
Government and politics of Kosovo
- Main article: Government of Kosovo, Politics of Kosovo and Political status of Kosovo
- Form of government:
- Capital of Kosovo: Pristina
Elections in KosovoParliamentary elections Local elections - 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
- 1990 Kosovo declaration of independence
- International Court of Justice advisory opinion on the legality of Kosovo's unilaterally proclaimed independence
- Serbia's reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
- Political parties in Kosovo
- Political scandals of Kosovo
- Taxation in Kosovo
Branches of the government of Kosovo
Main article: Government of KosovoExecutive branch of the government of Kosovo
- Head of state: President of Kosovo, Fatmir Sejdiu
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi
- Cabinet of Kosovo
- United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo
Legislative branch of the government of Kosovo
- Assembly of Kosovo (unicameral)
Judicial branch of the government of Kosovo
Main article: Court system of Kosovo- Supreme Court of Kosovo
Foreign relations of Kosovo
Main article: Foreign relations of Kosovo- Diplomatic missions in Kosovo
- Diplomatic missions of Kosovo
- International recognition of Kosovo
- Serbia's reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
International organization membership
Main article: International organization membership of Kosovo
1 Kosovo (UNMIK) membershipOrganisation Application date Admission date Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)1 6 April 2006 26 July 2007[1] Energy Community South East Europe Treaty (ECSEE)1 1 July 2006 European Common Aviation Area (ECAA)1 30 November 2006 Free Trade Agreement with Albania1 2003[2] International Monetary Fund 10 July 2008[3] 29 June 2009[4] World Bank 10 July 2008[5] 29 June 2009[6] International Road and Transport Union May 2009[7] Law and order in Kosovo
- Main article: Law of Kosovo
- Capital punishment in Kosovo
- Constitution of Kosovo
- Crime in Kosovo
- Human rights in Kosovo
- LGBT rights in Kosovo
- Sexual trafficking in Kosovo
- Freedom of religion in Kosovo
- Law enforcement in Kosovo
Military of Kosovo
- Main article: Military of Kosovo
- Command
- Commander-in-chief:
- Ministry of Defence of Kosovo
- Commander-in-chief:
- Kosovo Security Forces
- NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR)
- Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC)
- Military history of Kosovo
- Military ranks of Kosovo
Local government in Kosovo
Main article: Subdivisions of Kosovo
UNMIK Districts in Kosovo.Districts of Kosovo1 Districts 
1Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Serbia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo. The latter declared independence on 17 February 2008, while Serbia claims it as part of its own sovereign territory. Its independence is recognised by 85 UN member states.Municipality (Albanian: komuna, Serbian: opština / општина) is the basic administrative division of Kosovo
The first name is Serbian and the second one is Albanian
Map of Kosovo municipalities
01. Dečani / Deçan 11. Leposavić / Albanik 21. Prizren 02. Dragaš / Dragash 12. Lipljan / Lipjan 22. Srbica / Skënderaj 03. Đakovica / Gjakovë 13. Mališevo / Malishevë 23. Štrpce / Shtërpcë 04. Glogovac / Gllogovc 14. Kosovska Mitrovica / Mitrovicë 24. Štimlje / Shtime 05. Gnjilane / Gjilan 15. Novo Brdo / Novobërdë 25. Suva Reka / Suharekë 06. Istok / Burim 16. Obilić / Kastriot 26. Uroševac / Ferizaj 07. Kačanik / Kaçanik 17. Orahovac / Rahovec 27. Vitina / Viti 08. Kosovska Kamenica / Kamenicë 18. Peć / Pejë 28. Vučitrn / Vushtrri 09. Klina / Klinë 19. Podujevo / Podujevë 29. Zubin Potok 10. Kosovo Polje / Fushë Kosovë 20. Priština / Prishtinë 30. Zvečan / Zveçan Source: OSCE - UNMIK Regulation 2000/43: Albanian, Serbian PDF History of Kosovo
- Main article: History of Kosovo, Timeline of the history of Kosovo, and Current events of Kosovo
- Economic history of Kosovo
- Military history of Kosovo
Culture of Kosovo
- Main article: Culture of Kosovo
- Architecture of Kosovo
- Cuisine of Kosovo
- Ethnic minorities in Kosovo
- Festivals in Kosovo
- Humor in Kosovo
- Languages of Kosovo
- Media in Kosovo
- Symbols of Kosovo
- Coat of arms of Kosovo (proposed)
- Europe (anthem)
- Flag of Kosovo
- People of Kosovo
- Prostitution in Kosovo
- Public holidays in Kosovo
- Records of Kosovo
- Religion in Kosovo
- Buddhism in Kosovo
- Christianity in Kosovo
- Hinduism in Kosovo
- Islam in Kosovo
- Judaism in Kosovo
- Sikhism in Kosovo
- World Heritage Sites in Kosovo: None
Art in Kosovo
- Art in Kosovo
- Cinema of Kosovo
- Literature of Kosovo
- Music of Kosovo
- Radio in Kosovo
- Television in Kosovo
- Theatre in Kosovo
Sports in Kosovo
- Main article: Sports in Kosovo
- Football in Kosovo
- Kosovo at the Olympics
Economy and infrastructure of Kosovo
- Main article: Economy of Kosovo
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): Between 152nd and 153rd according to the CIA World Factbook figures
- Agriculture in Kosovo
- Banking in Kosovo
- Communications in Kosovo
- Internet in Kosovo
- Companies of Kosovo
- Currency of Kosovo: Euro (see also: Euro topics)
- Economic history of Kosovo
- Energy in Kosovo
- Energy policy of Kosovo
- Oil industry in Kosovo
- Mining in Kosovo
- Tourism in Kosovo
- Transport in Kosovo
- Kosovo Stock Exchange
Education in Kosovo
- Main article: Education in Kosovo
Infrastructure of Kosovo
- Health care in Kosovo
- Transportation in Kosovo
- Airports in Kosovo
- Rail transport in Kosovo
- Roads in Kosovo
- Water supply and sanitation in Kosovo
See also
Main article: KosovoReferences
- ^ "Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) initialled" (PDF) (Press release). UNMIK – DSRSG Office for News and Communication. 10 November 2006. http://www.euinkosovo.org/upload_press/Central%20European%20Free%20Trade%20Agreement%20initialled.pdf. Retrieved 9 April 2008.
- ^ Albania – UNMIK (Kosovo)
- ^ "Statement on Membership of the Republic of Kosovo in the IMF" (Press release). International Monetary Fund. 15 July 2008. http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2008/pr08179.htm. Retrieved 29 June 2009. "On 10 July 2008, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) received an application for admission to membership in the IMF from the Republic of Kosovo."
- ^ "Kosovo Becomes the International Monetary Fund’s 186th Member" (Press release). International Monetary Fund. 29 June 2009. http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2009/pr09240.htm. Retrieved 29 June 2009. "The Republic of Kosovo became the 186th member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today when President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi signed the IMF’s original Articles of Agreement at a ceremony in Washington D.C."
- ^ "Kosovo Application for Membership in World Bank" (Press release). World Bank. 15 July 2008. http://go.worldbank.org/T609AJ7AV0. Retrieved 29 June 2009. "In the letter dated 10 July 2008, Kosovo applied for membership in the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Development Association, the International Finance Corporation, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes."
- ^ "Kosovo Joins World Bank Group Institutions" (Press release). World Bank. 29 June 2009. http://go.worldbank.org/7JV00GA8P0. Retrieved 29 June 2009. "The Republic of Kosovo became the newest member of the five World Bank Group institutions today, when Kosovar President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi signed the Articles of Agreement of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)."
- ^ "Kosovo becomes member of International Road Transport Union". New Kosova Report. 4 May 2009. http://www.newkosovareport.com/200905041731/Business-and-Economy/Kosovo-becomes-member-of-International-Road-Transport-Union.html. Retrieved 4 May 2009.
External links
- United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo
- The Government of Kosovo and Prime minister's office
- Assembly of Kosovo
- President of Kosovo
- Serbian Government for Kosovo and Metohija
- Kosovo entry at The World Factbook
- Visit Kosovo – Tourism Website
- Outline of Kosovo travel guide from Wikitravel
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