Kosovo

/ ˈkɔsɔvɔ, kɔˈsɔva, ˈkɒsəvəʊ /

noun

1. Full Serbian name: Kosovo-Metohija. an autonomous province of Serbia, in the SW: chiefly Albanian in population since the 13th century; Serb suppression of separatists escalated to a policy of ethnic cleansing in 1998, provoking NATO airstrikes against Serbia in 1999 and takeover by UN administration; unilaterally declared independence in 2008. Mainly a plateau. Capital: Priština. Pop: 1 847 708 (2013 est). Area: 10 887 sq km (4203 sq miles)

Example Sentences

They will face either Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo or Republic of Ireland in that fixture on 26 March.

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Of the 20, only Kosovo still have a chance of qualifying.

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Kosovo are bidding for a first ever qualification for a major tournament.

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Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 but Belgrade still refuses to recognise the move.

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As well as New York, Mr Bujupi said he was planning a big present for his mother in Kosovo to "make her life a little bit easier".

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