Kosovars

Kosovars

Languages
Albanian (majority), Serbian, Bosniak, Turkish, Romani, Gora dialect, Croatian
Religion
Islam (Sunni and Bektashi), Serbian Orthodox, Roman Catholic

Kosovar or Kosovan refers to the nationality of persons who hold citizenship in Kosovo, as it is a nationality term it is not tied to any particular ethnic group. However, in the Albanian language 'Kosovar' is often used for ethnic Albanians of Kosovo. ^{[1] [ need quotation to verify ]} While the majority of Kosovars are ethnic Albanians (92%), the country is home to other ethnic communities as well, including Serbs, Bosniaks, and others. Kosovar citizenship can be acquired through birth, naturalization, or other legal processes. ^{[2] [3]}

Ethnic groups

Main article: Ethnic groups in Kosovo

According to demographic sources, Kosovo has a population of around two million. Ethnic Albanians form the majority in Kosovo with 92.9% of the population being Albanian. The vast majority of Kosovar Albanians are Muslim and speak the Albanian language and consider themselves as part of the shared ethnic Albanian identity with Albania and other Albanians in the Balkans. ^[4]

Diaspora

Main article: Emigration from Kosovo

See also

• Demographics of Kosovo

References

1. Murati, V. (2005). IDENTITETI KOSOVAR NUK ËSHTË IDENTITET KOMBËTAR. Revistë Mikste Debatike për Çështje Shoqërore, Politikë, Kulturë Dhe Letërsi, (10-11-12), 39-52.
2. "LIGJ PËR SHTETËSINË E KOSOVËS" (PDF). Retrieved 16 January 2025.
3. "Dual Citizenship Report, Kosovo". Dual Citizenship. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
4. "Kosovo (unrecognized state) - World Directory of Minorities & Indigenous Peoples". Minority Rights Group. 2015-06-19. Retrieved 2023-09-13.