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Names Of Kosovo
The name ''Kosovo'' (as referred to in this spelling) is the most frequently used form in English when discussing the region in question. The Albanian spelling ''Kosova'' has lesser currency. The alternative spellings ''Cossovo'' and ''Kossovo'' were frequently used until the early 20th century. Terminology The toponym ''Kosovo'' in contemporary times refers to entire territory of Kosovo. ''Kosovo'' originally referred to plain of Kosovo, which forms part of eastern Kosovo. Regions which are today considered parts of Kosovo include Dukagjin/Metohija, Llapusha, Llap and other areas. ''Kosovo'' was used as the name of the entire territory for the first time in 1877 when the Kosovo Vilayet was created by the Ottoman administration. In antiquity Dardania There is a theory within linguistics that the name Dardania used in ancient times for the area of Kosovo is derived from the Albanian word dardhë, meaning "pear". "Names of individuals peoples may have been formed in a simi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosovo
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 as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |