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Kosovo Travel Guide

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The surface area of Kosovo is 4.2 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 168 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

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The distance between Pristina (XK) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4828 miles

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Pristina
Pristina
Gjilan
Mitrovica
Peć
Prizren
Washington D.C.
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Philadelphia
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4828
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Safety

General travel safety level in Kosovo on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Catholic Christmas Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

Euro (EUR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 EUR
Rate
Inversion
GBP
0.83139
1.2028
USD
1.04976
0.9526
Update: 13 Dec 2024

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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

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Distance matrix
MilesPristinaŠar MountainsPrizrenBjeshkët e Nemuna National ParkMitrovicaPejaVučitrnGjakova
Pristina-43385122441542
Šar Mountains43-95255485129
Prizren389-4347384420
Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park515243-3964223
Mitrovica22554739-33742
Peja444838633-3620
Vučitrn15514442736-41
Gjakova42292023422041-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

Currency

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Kosovo.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

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

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

150 / 231
Ranking
1 836 978
Albanians 92%

Area

168 / 230
Ranking
4.2 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

125 / 196
Ranking
73
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 70.8women 75.4

Median age

75 / 157
Ranking
30.5
Average age of population expressed in years.men 30.2women 30.8

Population growth

109 / 172
Ranking
0.67%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

57 / 131
Ranking
91.9%
Ability to read, write and count.men 96.6%women 87.5%

GDP

111 / 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.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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