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Kosovo is a small part of Serbian country located in the Balkan region of Southeast Europe. It is bordered by (Serbia) to the north and east, North Macedonia to the southeast, Albania to the southwest, and Montenegro to the west. Kosovo has a rich history, with roots dating back to the ancient Dardani tribe and the Kingdom of Dardania in the 4th century BC. Over the centuries, Kosovo has been controlled by the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the First Bulgarian Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.

In the late 19th century, Kosovo became the center of the Albanian National Movement, with the Albanian revolts of 1910 and 1912 taking place there. Following the Balkan Wars, Kosovo was ceded to Serbia and Montenegro, both of which later became part of Yugoslavia. In the post-World War II Yugoslav constitution, Kosovo was established as the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia. Tensions between Kosovo's Albanian and Serb communities led to violence in the 1990s, culminating in the Kosovo War of 1998 and 1999. After the withdrawal of the Yugoslav army, the United Nations established the Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo.

In 2008, Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia, and has since gained recognition as a sovereign state by 101 member states of the United Nations. However, Serbia continues to claim Kosovo as its Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija and does not officially recognize its independence. Despite this, Kosovo has made progress in developing its economy and has applied for membership in various international organizations such as the European Union and the Council of Europe. It is also a member of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.