Kosovo is a small and landlocked territory in the center of the Balkan Peninsula. Kosovo borders Macedonia, Albania, Serbia and Montenegro. Its area is 10 877 sq. km. Kosovo is at present divided into 30 municipalities. The climate in Kosovo is continental with warm summers and cold winters. Kosovo is densely populated with about 175 persons per sq. km.
The Geographical Position of Kosovo
- Northern Latitude 43 16’
- Southern Latitude 41 53’
- Eastern Longitude 21 16’
- Western Longitude 19 59’
Length of Kosovo Borders
| Border to | Length in km | |
| Kosovo | Albania | 111.8 |
| Kosovo | Macedonia | 158.7 |
| Kosovo | Montenegro | 78.6 |
| Kosovo | Serbia | 351.6 |
| Total | 700.7 |
Kosovo Main Rivers
| River | Length within the territory of Kosovo (km) | |
| 1 | Drini i Bardhe | 122 km |
| 2 | Sitnica | 90 km |
| 3 | Lumbardhi i Pejes (Bitrica Peja) | 62 km |
| 4 | Morava e Binqes | 60 km |
| 5 | Lepenci | 53 km |
| 6 | Ereniku | 51 km |
| 7 | Ibri | 42 km |
| 8 | Lumbardhi i Prizrenit (Bistrica Prizren) | 31 km |
Main Lakes in Kosovo
| Lake | Municipality | Area in km2 |
| Gazivode | Zubin Potok | 9.1 km2 |
| Batllave | Podujevë/ Podujevo | 3.27 km2 |
| Badovc | Prishtinë/ Pristina | 2.57 km2 |
| Radoniq | Gjakovë/ Dakovica | 5.96 km2 |
Main Mountains in Kosovo
| Mountain | Region | Height in meter |
| Gjeravica | Peje/Pec | 2656 |
| Bistra | Ferizaj/ Urosevac | 2640 |
| Marjash | Peje/ Pec | 2530 |
| Luboteni | Ferizaj/ Urosevac | 2496 |
| Koproniku | Peje/ Pec | 2460 |
| Mali Strellcit | Peje/ Pec | 2377 |
| Mali lumbardhit | Peje/ Pec | 2335 |
Source: Statistical Office of Kosovo