Kosovo Bandiera della Kosovo

Cartina geografica della Kosovo

 General informations

Country Name

Republic of Kosovo

Continent

Europe

Surface area

10,887 km2

Capital

Priština

Population

1,883,018 (2016)

Language

Albanian and Serbian

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time zone

+1hr compared to Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

00383

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16 who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.

Insect bites and stings

Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, Leishmaniasis, and West Nile virus are present in Southern Europe. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Kosovo is a sovereign state of the Balkan peninsula. Before it gained independence in 2008, the country was part of Serbia, which it borders to the north and east. It also confines with Macedonia to the south and Albania and Montenegro to the east. The territory consists of mountainous areas with rugged elevations. The altitude only starts to drop on the western confines with Albania, giving way to lowlands.

Kosovo’s climate is continental, with significant rainfall for the entire duration of the year.

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