Europe/Southeast Europe
Kosovo
Pristina
1.6 Mio
10 908 km²
Euro
Landlocked
Albanian, Serbian
Historical Events
388 - Formation of the Kingdom of Dardania
The Dardani established their kingdom, becoming a key Illyrian state in the region.
1 - Roman Incorporation
The Kingdom of Dardania was incorporated into the Roman Empire.
1389 - Battle of Kosovo
A defining battle between a Serbian-led coalition and the Ottoman Empire.
1912 - Kosovo Ceded to Serbia
Following the Balkan Wars, Kosovo was ceded to the Kingdom of Serbia.
1945 - Autonomous Province within Yugoslavia
Kosovo became an Autonomous Province within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
1998 - Start of the Kosovo War
The armed conflict between Yugoslav forces and the Kosovo Liberation Army escalated.
1999 - UN Interim Administration Established
The Yugoslav army withdrew, leading to the establishment of UN administration in Kosovo.
2008 - Declaration of Independence
Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia.
2022 - Application for EU Membership
Kosovo filed a formal application to become a member of the European Union.