Kosovo Travel Guide
Did you know?
The population of Kosovo is around 1.84 mil., which puts the country in 226. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).
How far is it?
1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Pristina (XK) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4828 miles
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Safety
General travel safety level in Kosovo on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).
Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions (plus additional regional warnings).
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Kosovo
| Miles | Pristina | Prizren | Peja | Šar Mountains | Mitrovica | Gjakova | Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park | Vučitrn |
| Pristina | - | 38 | 44 | 43 | 22 | 42 | 51 | 15 |
| Prizren | 38 | - | 38 | 9 | 47 | 20 | 43 | 44 |
| Peja | 44 | 38 | - | 48 | 33 | 20 | 6 | 36 |
| Šar Mountains | 43 | 9 | 48 | - | 55 | 29 | 52 | 51 |
| Mitrovica | 22 | 47 | 33 | 55 | - | 42 | 39 | 7 |
| Gjakova | 42 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 42 | - | 23 | 41 |
| Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park | 51 | 43 | 6 | 52 | 39 | 23 | - | 42 |
| Vučitrn | 15 | 44 | 36 | 51 | 7 | 41 | 42 | - |
Practical Information for Travelers
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- Electricity
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Vaccinations
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You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Kosovo.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
Electricity
230V (50 Hz)
In Kosovo the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.
Click on the socket icon to see more information
Type C
Type FFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 226 / 231 Ranking | 1 836 978 Albanians 92% |
Area | 227 / 232 Ranking | 4.2 thous. mi² |
Life expectancy | 217 / 221 Ranking | 73 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 70.8women 75.4 |
Median age | 218 / 222 Ranking | 30.5 Average age of population expressed in years.men 30.2women 30.8 |
Population growth | 219 / 224 Ranking | 0.67% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 206 / 210 Ranking | 91.9% Ability to read, write and count.men 96.6%women 87.5% |
GDP | 190 / 194 Ranking | 11 383 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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