What is the Capital of Kosovo?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Kosovo is Pristina. Kosovo is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, with a population of 1,585,566. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Albanian.
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Pristina at a glance
| Capital city | Pristina |
|---|---|
| Country | Kosovo (Republic of Kosovo) |
| Region | Southeast Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 1,585,566 (151st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +383 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Kosovo
- Tirana, capital of Albania
- Skopje, capital of North Macedonia
- Podgorica, capital of Montenegro
- Belgrade, capital of Serbia
Kosovo in context
- Kosovo covers 10,908 km², making it the 160th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 145 people per km² ranks 62nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia.
- Kosovo is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 1,585,566 people, Kosovo holds about 3.5% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Kosovo has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kosovo is not a United Nations member state.
Capital of Kosovo — FAQ
What is the capital of Kosovo?
The capital of Kosovo is Pristina.
Is Pristina the largest city in Kosovo?
Yes — Pristina is both the capital and the largest city of Kosovo.
What country is Pristina in?
Pristina is the capital city of Kosovo.
What continent is Pristina in?
Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, is located in Europe.
Is Pristina the capital of Kosovo?
Yes — Pristina is the capital of Kosovo (official name: Republic of Kosovo).
Pristina is the capital of which country?
Pristina is the capital of Kosovo, in Southeast Europe.
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