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Kosovo Field (Croatia)
Kosovo field ( sq, Fusha e Kosovës; sr, Косово поље, Kosovo polje, lit= Blackbird's Field) is a large karst field, located in the middle part of Kosovo. It is mostly known for being the site of the Battle of Kosovo (1389) between the Balkan Alliance led by Lazar of Serbia and Ottoman armies led by Murad I, and many other battles. Geography The large karst field is directed northwest–south. The plain stretches from Mitrovica southwards including Obiliq, Kosovo Polje (which lies in the centre), Lipjan, and almost to Kaçanik. The region of ''Kosovo'' stretches roughly from Ferizaj to Vushtrri. It is situated 500–600 m above sea level. In the central part, to the west, is the Drenica valley. History Medieval The region was an economic hub of the early Eastern Roman Empire in the province of Dardania. Praevalitana (''the region before the valley''), a province that bordered Dardania was named after the fact that it was located directly to the west of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosovo Field Region
Kosovo ( sq, Kosova or ; sr-Cyrl, Косово ), officially the Republic of Kosovo ( sq, Republika e Kosovës, links=no; sr, Република Косово, Republika Kosovo, links=no), is a partially recognised state in Southeast Europe. It lies at the centre of the Balkans. Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, and has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign state by 101 member states of the United Nations. It is bordered by Serbia to the north and east, North Macedonia to the southeast, Albania to the southwest, and Montenegro to the west. Most of central Kosovo is dominated by the vast plains and fields of Dukagjini and Kosovo field. The Accursed Mountains and Šar Mountains rise in the southwest and southeast, respectively. Its capital and largest city is Pristina. In classical antiquity, the central tribe which emerged in the territory of Kosovo were Dardani, who formed an independent polity known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
