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Dragash
Dragash or Sharr ( sq-definite, Dragashi or ''Sharri;'' sr-cyr, Драгаш) is a town and municipality located in the Prizren District of Kosovo. According to the 2011 census, the municipality has 34,827 inhabitants. The Albanian name ''Sharri'' is a reference to the Šar Mountains (in Albanian ''Sharr''). The Serbian name ''Dragaš'' comes from medieval Serbian lord Constantine Dragaš. History The oldest mosque in Kosovo and in the Balkans was built in 1289 and it is called Al-Aga Mosque. Dragash was named after a Serbian medieval noble family of the same name which served Dušan the Mighty (r. 1331-1355) and Uroš the Weak (r. 1355-1371). From 1877 to 1913, Dragash was part of Kosovo Vilayet in the Ottoman Empire. From 1929 to 1941, Dragash was part of the Vardar Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. In 1941, Yugoslavia came under Axis invasion, and Dragash became a part of Albania; first under the Debar prefecture and later in 1943 transferred to the Kosovo pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorani People
The Gorani (, ) or Goranci (, ), are a Slavic ethnic group inhabiting the Gora region, the triangle between Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia. They number an estimated 60,000 people and speak a transitional South Slavic dialect called '' Goranski''. The vast majority of the Gorani people adhere to Sunni Islam. Name The ethnonym ''Goranci'', meaning "highlanders", is derived from the Slavic toponym '' gora'', which means "hill, mountain". Another autonym of this people is ''Našinci'', which literally means "our people, our ones". In Macedonian sources, the Gorani are sometimes grouped together with '' Torbeši''. In the Albanian language, they are known as ''Goranët'' "Goranët jetojnë në krahinën e Gorës, që sot ndahet mes shteteve të Shqipërisë, të Kosovës etë Maqedonisë, krahinë nga ku e marrin edhe emrin." and sometimes by other exonyms, such as ''Bullgarët'' ("Bulgarians"), ''Torbesh'' ("bag carriers") and ''Poturë'' (" turkified", from ''po-tur'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demographics Of Kosovo
The Kosovo Agency of Statistics monitors various demographic features of the population of Kosovo, such as population density, Ethnic group, ethnicity, education level, Healthcare in Kosovo, health of the populace, economic status, Religion in Kosovo, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. Censuses, normally conducted at ten-year intervals, record the demographic characteristics of the population. According to the preliminary results of the 2024 census released in April 2024, there are 1,586,659 inhabitants, of which 795,046 are men (50.1%) and 791,614 are women (49.9%). The same year, The World Factbook, US CIA World Factbook estimate put the country's population at 1,977,093. According to the first census conducted after the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence, 2008 declaration of independence in 2011, the permanent population of Kosovo was 1,739,825. The 2011 census also shows that Kosovo Albanians, Albanians form the majority in Kosovo, with 92.9% of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Kosovo
A municipality (; ) is the basic administrative division in Kosovo and constitutes the only level of power in local governance. There are 38 municipalities in Kosovo; 27 of which have an Kosovo Albanians, Albanian ethnic majority, 10 Kosovo Serbs, Serb and Mamusha, 1 Turks in Kosovo, Turkish. After the Brussels Agreement (2013), 2013 Brussels Agreement, signed by the governments of Government of Kosovo, Kosovo and Government of Serbia, Serbia, an agreement was made to create a Community of Serb Municipalities, which would operate within Kosovo's legal framework. Since 2013, the agreement has not been fulfilled by Kosovo's authorities, calling upon its Constitution of Kosovo, constitution and territorial integrity. List of municipalities Powers of municipalities All municipalities have the following competences, as regulated by Law Nr. 03/L-040 of the Constitution of Kosovo: # Local economic development. # Urban and rural planning. # Land use and development. # Implementation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities And Towns In Kosovo
This is a list of cities and towns in the Kosovo in alphabetical order categorised by municipality or district, according to the criteria used by the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS). Kosovo's population is distributed in 1,467 settlements with 26 per cent of its population concentrated in 7 regional centers, consisting of Ferizaj, Gjakova, Gjilan, Mitrovica, Kosovo, Mitrovica, Peja, Pristina and Prizren. According to the 2024 census, the cities in Kosovo are classified into the following population size categories: * 1 city larger than 150,000: Pristina * 3 cities from 50,000 to 100,000: Ferizaj, Gjilan and Prizren * 6 cities from 20,000 to 50,000: Fushe Kosova, Gjakova, Mitrovica, Kosovo, Mitrovica, Peja, Podujevë and Vushtrri List See also *Administrative divisions of Kosovo *List of populated places in Kosovo *List of populated places in Kosovo by Albanian name References {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Cities In Kosovo Cities in Kosovo, Lists of cities by coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities In Kosovo
This is a list of cities and towns in the Kosovo in alphabetical order categorised by municipality or district, according to the criteria used by the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS). Kosovo's population is distributed in 1,467 settlements with 26 per cent of its population concentrated in 7 regional centers, consisting of Ferizaj, Gjakova, Gjilan, Mitrovica, Peja, Pristina and Prizren. According to the 2024 census, the cities in Kosovo are classified into the following population size categories: * 1 city larger than 150,000: Pristina * 3 cities from 50,000 to 100,000: Ferizaj, Gjilan and Prizren * 6 cities from 20,000 to 50,000: Fushe Kosova, Gjakova, Mitrovica, Peja, Podujevë and Vushtrri List See also * Administrative divisions of Kosovo * List of populated places in Kosovo * List of populated places in Kosovo by Albanian name References {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Cities In Kosovo Kosovo Kosovo Kosovo, officially the Republic of Kosovo, is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
District Of Prizren
The District of Prizren (, ) is one of the seven districts of Kosovo. Its seat is in the city of Prizren. According to the 2011 Census, it has a population of 331,670 and an area of 2,024 square km (around 20% of the total area of Kosovo). Kosovo Albanians, Albanians form the majority of the district (85%). However, the district of Prizren is home to the biggest Bosniaks, Bosniak and Turkish people, Turkish population in Kosovo, who make around 10% of the district's total population. Municipalities The district of Prizren has a total of 5 municipalities and 195 other smaller settlements. Settlements Prizren Municipality * Atmaxhe * Bilush * Caparc * Dedaj * Dobrushte * Dojnice * Drajciq * Dushanove * Gerncar * Gornjasellë * Gorozhup * Grazhdanik * Gjonaj * Hoçë e Qytetit * Jabllanicë * Jeshkovë * Kabash * Kabash i Hasit * Karashëngjergj * Kobajë * Kojushë * Korishë * Krajk * Krushë e Vogël * Kushnin * Kushtendil * Landovicë * Leskovec * Lez * Lubinjë e Epë ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Aga Mosque
The Al–Aga Mosque), the Mosque of Haxhi Hussein () and the Ahmet Aga Mosque () is the oldest mosque in Kosovo as well as in the entire Balkan region. It is located in Sharr and was built in 1289. According to Islamic community council in Dragash in 1995 they received formal document by the Mufti office of Aleppo city, in Arab Republic of Syria, where it is clearly stated that a family named Al-Aga have been migrated from Aleppo to former Yugoslav territories, particularly in the area known as Mlika. This family, according to this document, began migrating in 1095 and continued until 1291. The mosque was restored in 1822 by Ahmed Agha. This mosque lies in the southern part of Kosovo and has been reconstructed several times during its history, thanks to volunteer donations of the community and people of good will. It is still active and quite a good congregation frequents the mosque especially during Friday ( Juma) prayers. See also * Architecture of Kosovo * Islam in Kosov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosovo
Kosovo, officially the Republic of Kosovo, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe with International recognition of Kosovo, partial diplomatic recognition. It is bordered by Albania to the southwest, Montenegro to the west, Serbia to the north and east, and North Macedonia to the southeast. It covers an area of and has a population of approximately 1.6 million. Kosovo has a varied terrain, with high plains along with rolling hills and List of mountains in Kosovo, mountains, some of which have an altitude over . Its climate is mainly Continental climate, continental with some Mediterranean climate, Mediterranean and Alpine climate, alpine influences. Kosovo's capital and List of cities and towns in Kosovo#List, most populous city is Pristina; other major cities and urban areas include Prizren, Ferizaj, Gjilan and Peja. Kosovo formed the core territory of the Dardani, an ancient Paleo-Balkanic languages, Paleo-Balkanic people attested in classical sources from the 4th cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Kosovo
A District ( or ; or , or ) is the highest level of administrative divisions of Kosovo. The districts of Kosovo are based on the 2000 Reform of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, UNMIK-Administration. UNMIK reform of 2000 The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, UNMIK) introduced the following changes to the districts and municipalities of Kosovo (UNMIK) in 2000: * The Kosovska Mitrovica District (Serbia), Kosovska Mitrovica District became the District of Mitrovica. * The Peć District (Serbia), Peć District was split into the District of Peja and the District of Gjakova. ** Additionally, the municipality of Rahovec was transferred to the District of Gjakova. * The Kosovo District was split into the District of Pristina and District of Ferizaj. * The Kosovo-Pomoravlje District was renamed into the District of Gjilan. ** Additionally, it transferred the municipality of Novo Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bosniaks In Kosovo
Bosniaks in Kosovo are a South Slavic Muslim ethnic group living in Kosovo, numbering 27,553 according to the 2011 census. The vast majority of Bosniaks are adherents of Sunni Islam. Demographics The 2011 census states the number of Bosniaks in Kosovo is 27,553, with around 21,000 of them living in the municipalities of Prizren and Dragash. Bosniaks make up 1.6% of the whole population. History The overwhelming majority of Bosniaks in Kosovo settled after the end of Ottoman rule in the region, mostly after the Congress of Berlin, but also after its fall during the First and Second World Wars. They consist of Slavic-speaking Muslims who largely originate from Sandžak, but also from Montenegro ( Plav and Gusinje in particular), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia. The majority of them settled in Peja, Istog, Prizren and Mitrovica. Another group includes Slavic Muslims who already resided in southern Kosovo, in the areas around Prizren, Gora and Župa. The eth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vardar Banovina
The Vardar Banovina, or Vardar Banate ( Macedonian and ; ), was a province ( banate) of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia between 1929 and 1941. History It was located in the southernmost part of the country, encompassing the whole of today's North Macedonia, southern parts of Southern and Eastern Serbia and southeastern parts of Kosovo and Serbia. It was named after the Vardar River and its administrative capital was the city of Skopje. According to the 1930 statistics of the Central Press Bureau of the Ministerial Council out of the 9 Yugoslav banovinas, the "Vardarska" banovina was the largest at ; while its population, was the fourth at 1,386,370 inhabitants. Following the First World War, in Vardar Macedonia and in the so-called Western Outlands, the local Bulgarian ( Macedonian Bulgarian) population was not recognized and a state-policy of Serbianisation occurred.Papavizas, George C. (2015). Claiming Macedonia: The Struggle for the Heritage, Territory and Name of the Historic Helle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
