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Flag of Kosovo

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Quick Facts

Capital
Pristina
Flag adopted
2008
Population
1,585,566
Area
10,908 km²
Languages
Albanian, Serbian
Currency
euro (€) — EUR
Demonym
Kosovar
Government
parliamentary republic
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Driving side
Right
Timezones
UTC+01:00
Independence
2008

Religions

  • Muslim 95.6%
  • Roman Catholic 2.2%
  • Orthodox 1.5%
  • Unspecified 0.6%
  • Other 0.1%
  • None 0.1%

About This Flag

The flag of Kosovo features a dark blue field with a gold map of Kosovo's territory in the center, above which arc six white five-pointed stars. The six stars represent Kosovo's six major ethnic communities — Albanians, Serbs, Turks, Gorani, Romani, and Bosniaks — symbolizing the multi-ethnic nature of the state.

The blue background and stars were designed to evoke the flag of the European Union, reflecting Kosovo's aspirations for European integration. The flag was adopted on February 17, 2008, the day Kosovo declared independence from Serbia.

The design was selected through an international competition overseen by the International Civilian Office.

What the colors & design mean

Blue represents Kosovo's European aspirations. The gold map shape represents the country's territory and sovereignty. The six white stars symbolize the six major ethnic groups living in Kosovo, emphasizing the multi-ethnic character of the new state.

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Pattern: Solid Field

Bordering countries (4)

🇦🇱 Albania 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇷🇸 Serbia

Fun Facts

  • Kosovo's flag was adopted on the same day the country declared independence from Serbia — February 17, 2008 — making it one of the newest national flags in the world.
  • The flag was deliberately designed to be ethnically neutral, avoiding Albanian or Serbian national symbols, though this has meant neither community strongly identifies with it.
  • Kosovo is one of the few countries whose flag features the silhouette of its own territory, along with Cyprus.
  • Kosovo's independence is recognized by over 100 UN member states, but not by Serbia, Russia, or China, making it one of the most diplomatically contested states in the world.

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