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Where is Kosovo?
Kosova is located in the middle of South Eastern Europe. Occupying a central position in the Balkan Peninsula, Kosovo represents an important point of connection between, Middle and Southern Europe, the Adriatic Sea and Black Sea. Kosovan land has an area of 10 908 km² and is inhabited by over 2 million people. Climate and temperature varies during the four seasons of the year. Winter can be snowy white and cold with low temperatures with an average of 2 ° C. Spring and autumn are cool and rainy, while the summer is hot and dry - with an average temperature of + 22 ° C. High temperatures in Kosovo range between + 25 ° C and + 38 ° C. Although Kosovo has no beaches or sea sides, there are enough resources to create the opportunity for the development of tourism in other forms including cultural and natural heritage. Although up until the seventies, the road infrastructure did not allow the development of tourism, today these barriers have been broken but tourism has yet to reach its peak and to be sufficient to attract foreign tourists.

What is tourism in Kosovo?
Tourism is defined as the practice for pleasure and is also defined as the business that provides Tours and services for tourists. Also, this has a main role in the Economy of a country. It does not mean that tourism is only for recreational purposes, but it can also be for business purposes.Tourism has become a very important activity, even in Kosovo. Kosovo, a new European country is known for its generous hospitality, spectacular mountains, exciting cities, and the intrigue history, it is considered to be a welcoming, and marvelous place to be visited. A positive performance has been out in Kosovo by travel and tourism. Even though for the last two years the growth of tourism has been slow due to the economic crisis, there are no signs of a decline. This shows the strong potential that this market has in general. For tourism there are two main leaders for the development of this industry and they are housing and transportation.

What does it have to offer?
As follows are many touristic sites which Kosovo provides. The mountain ranges include: Sharr Mountains, Rugova Canyon(a ski recreation resort), Ljuboten Mountain, Gjeravica Mountain which is recognized as the highest mountain top in Kosovo, with a height of 2656 meters. The cities which have interesting museums to visit are: Prishtine, Prizren, Djakovica, Orahovac, Dragas, all of which have different artefacts and exhibitions of objects and rare architecture from dating back to different periods in time, cultures and civilizations. Cities which are Kosovan history itself include: Jezerci, Prekazi, Drenica, Gllogjani, Krusha, Kosharja. The natural sights in Kosovo are of the best with breathtaking views; Drin Springwater, Mirusha Waterfall, Gadime Cave, Neredime Bifurcation, Bogaj, "Guri i Keq", The Batllava Lake, The Badovci Lake, Prevalla etc.

The Tourist Association in Kosovo
The Tourist Association in Kosovo was established in 2007, but began its activities in 2009. Its main purpose was to fulfill some goals to advertise the touristic sides of Kosovo. Also the promotion of the touristic industry and its sectors was in the agenda of this association. Furthermore, the establishment of the relationships between other countries for touristic and economic purposes.

Tourism at its peak?
The biggest source of tourism in Kosovo is during the summer, where many Kosovars who live abroad come to visit and see their families. Bars, cafes, nightclubs, pools, restaurants all become over crowded at all times.

Is it given enough attention?
Tourism is not invested into and worked on as much as is needed. There is much to see and experience if properly treated. "Kosovo as a tourist destination has two particular points valued by tourists, people are very welcoming, which takes roots in our traditions, and traditional food," said Ceku. He then continues to say, "however, Kosovo's institutions do not support tourism, by not dealing with tourism development although it is clear that tourism provides kosovo with many benefits, leading the economy towards growth."

Why visit Kosovo?
Kosovo is visited because after all there is so much history, historical sites; there are ski resorts which are ready to compete with others in the region. Kosovo offers quite special traditional food. Kosovo is highlighted by the good hospitality and warm welcoming atmosphere of family homes. Tourists in Kosovo can be introduced to many historical and monumental figures and places. There are many relevant catalogues, worldwide commercials, to present to the world what Kosovo, this new state in the Balkans, has to offer, above all, monuments of a very rich cultural heritage. In many of rural areas of Kosovo, especially in mountainous areas, there are still remaining traditional customs such as clothing, games, and food. The Sar Mountains, in particular, have managed to stick to tradition in as many ways as possible, especially those belonging to the municipality of Dragash. In Kosovo also lays the oldest mosque of the 14th century, Catholic Orthodox churches, and even some synagogues. All these present just a few centuries of culture. Kosovo as a strategic geographical point in the region, which lies somewhere in between, creates the possibility of a range of sightseeing places between coastal tourism and the mountain ranges. Kosovo hosts the opportunity to visit more than on country at a time.

Further developments?
Kosovo has moved up in the tourist attraction scale, from 100th to 76th of the prefered places to visit in the recent years. Kosovo has managed to attract a large number of European tourists’ passionate climate clean and green terrains within its lands.