National Symbols of Kosovo

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Kosovo is a Balkan country that self-declared independence from Serbia back in 2008. Although Kosovo is recognized by most of the European Union countries and the United States of America, it is not recognized by Serbia, Russia, and several other countries. Kosovo flag and emblem consists of a blue background with the country’s map and six stars on top, symbolizing Kosovo’s six major ethnic groups. Blue, yellow, and white are the national colors. Albanians, Bosniaks, Serbs, Turks, Romani, and Ashkali are the major ethnic groups in the country. The official national languages are Albanian and Serbian. The national motto is, “Kosova, nder dhe detyrë,” “Kosova, Honour, Duty, Homeland.” The capital and the largest city of the country is Pristina, and as a member state of the European Union, Kosovo uses the “Euro” as the national monetary unit. Although most of the population is Muslim, Kosovo is a secular state without any official religion. The country code is “+33”, while the official domain is “.rs.”

Ibrahim Rugova is the founder and the first president of the “First Republic of Kosovo,” an autonomous province under Serbia. The national hero is “Adem Yashari,” who is the founder of the Kosovo Liberation Army who fought against Serbia and Yugoslavia for Kosovo’s liberation during the 1990s. The national day, the 17th of February, was the day Kosovo self-declared independence in 2008.

One of Kosovo’s national symbols is the national monument, “Newborn Monument,” a typographic memorial unveiled on the day Kosovo got its independence. The national mausoleum is the “Tomb of Sultan Murad,” which holds the Ottoman Sultan’s tomb who died in the Battle of Kosovo in the 14th century.

Like Albania, Kosovo’s national symbol and the national bird is the eagle, while the national animal is different, the lynx. The national dish is “Flia,” a crepe-like layered dough with sour cream. Fermented red cabbage drink “Rasoj” is the country’s national drink. Grape, being the national fruit, vineyards and wine are essential in Kosovo’s economy. “Red Poppy” is considered the national symbol and the national flower, while the “European Beech” is seen as the national tree.

Kosovo’s national poets are Din Mehmeti and Ali Podrimja, who were representatives of modern Albanian verse. “Shota” is the national dance with strong rhythms and synchronized steps, mostly seen in weddings and festivals. The national dress is called “Veshja e Podgurit,” which are wide-sleeved, narrow collared shirts with white hats for both men and women. The national instrument is the “Ciftelia,” a two-stringed long-necked lute. The most popular sport, also the national sport in Kosovo, is football. Kosovo also has its own airline “Kosovo Airlines.”

Country information

Official name(s)	Republic of Kosovo
Alternative name(s)	Republika e Kosovës (official, Albanian)
Regional location	Southeast Europe, between Serbia and Macedonia
Country name etymology	The name Kosovo is derived from a Serbian place-name meaning “field of blackbirds.”
Climate	Influenced by continental air masses resulting in relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall and hot, dry summers and autumns; Mediterranean and alpine influences create regional variation; maximum rainfall between October and December
Terrain	Flat fluvial basin with an elevation of 400-700 m above sea level surrounded by several high mountain ranges with elevations of 2,000 to 2,500 m
Population	1769300
National Day	17 Feb 2008
Language(s)	Albanian, Serbian
Religion	Kosovo is a secular state with no state religion
Country code	+383
Literacy rate	91.9%
Currency	Euro
Capital city	Pristina
ISO	XK
Domain(TLD)	.rs
Ethnicity	Albanian, Bosniaks, Serbs and others
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Kosovar
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	10,887 km2 (4,203 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+1 (CET)
Average elevation	800 m (2,625 ft)
Coastline	0 Km (landlocked)
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

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Flag map of Kosovo

Motto of Kosovo

Kosova, nder dhe detyrë

National animal of Kosovo

The National animal of Kosovo is Lynx

National flower of Kosovo

The National flower of Kosovo is Red Poppy. Botanical name is Papaver Rhoeas.

National bird of Kosovo

The National bird of Kosovo is Eagle

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Kosovar Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Where people are promising much to you, bring a small bag.

Those who know how to praise also know how to lie.

You know the real meaning of peace only if you have been through the war.

He who drinks on credit, gets drunk twice.

Don't put gold buttons on a torn coat.

Do not measure the wolf's tail till he is dead.

If you are quick to believe, you'll be quickly deceived

A greedy father has thieves for children.

Make promises and sell your freedom

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