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Neighboring Countries of Kosovo

Q: Which is the longest border of Kosovo?

The longest land border of Kosovo is with Serbia (366 km); the shortest is with Montenegro (76 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Kosovo?

The land borders of Kosovo total 714 km. By number of neighbours Kosovo ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Kosovo shares land borders with 4 countries: Serbia (366 km), North Macedonia (160 km), Albania (112 km) and Montenegro (76 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#62 of 236)

714 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

10,887

Area in km²

Kosovo
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Kosovo

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Kosovo citizens
Serbia	366 km	Belgrade	Visa-free
North Macedonia	160 km	Skopje	Visa-free · 90 days
Albania	112 km	Tirana	Visa-free · 90 days
Montenegro	76 km	Podgorica	Visa-free · 90 days

Serbia accounts for 51% of Kosovo's 714 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Kosovo

Location

Southeastern Europe, between Serbia and Macedonia

Area

10,887 km² — slightly larger than Delaware

Terrain

Flat fluvial basin at an elevation of 400-700 m above sea level surrounded by several high mountain ranges with elevations of 2,000 to 2,500 m

Climate

Influenced by continental air masses resulting in relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall and hot, dry summers and autumns; Mediterranean and alpine influences create regional variation; maximum rainfall between October and December

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Gjeravica/Deravica 2,656 m. Lowest: Drini i Bardhe/Beli Drim (located on the border with Albania) 297 m. Mean elevation: 450 m.

Natural resources

Nickel, lead, zinc, magnesium, lignite, kaolin, chrome, bauxite

Good to know

The 41-km (25-mi) Nerodimka River divides into two branches, each of which flows into a different sea: the northern branch flows into the Sitnica River, which via the Ibar, Morava, and Danube Rivers ultimately flows into the Black Sea; the southern branch flows via the Lepenac and Vardar Rivers into the Aegean Sea

Neighbours of Kosovo's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 4 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Kosovo

How many countries border Kosovo?

Kosovo shares land borders with 4 countries: Serbia (366 km), North Macedonia (160 km), Albania (112 km) and Montenegro (76 km).

Which is the longest border of Kosovo?

The longest land border of Kosovo is with Serbia (366 km); the shortest is with Montenegro (76 km).

Is Kosovo landlocked?

Yes. Kosovo has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro.

How long are the land borders of Kosovo?

The land borders of Kosovo total 714 km. By number of neighbours Kosovo ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Kosovo citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Kosovo citizens can visit 4 of 4 neighbouring countries visa-free: Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro.

What is the highest point of Kosovo?

Gjeravica/Deravica 2,656 m. The lowest point is Drini i Bardhe/Beli Drim (located on the border with Albania) 297 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).