Following years of struggle and a full blown war between 1998 and 1999, Kosovo is one of the smallest, and youngest, countries in Europe. It declared its independence in 2008.
Officially the Republic of Kosovo, it is a landlocked country situated in southeastern Europe. It covers an area of 4,203 square miles and has a population of about 1.6 million. With its central position in the Balkans, it serves as a connection between central and south…