Kosovo
關於Kosovo
| 貨幣 | Euro (EUR) |
| 語言 | Albanian |
| 資本金 | Pristina |
The Republic of Kosovo is a small, landlocked nation in southeastern Europe bordering Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania. In this parliamentary republic, Kosovo’s president holds the position as chief of state while the prime minister holds the head of state position. The population of Kosovo is estimated to be approximately 1.9 million.
Kosovo was once the center of the Serbian Empire. However, when Serbian forces lost the Battle of Kosovo, Kosovo fell under the Ottoman rule, and Turks and Albanians began immigrating to Kosovo. Eventually, Albanians became the dominant ethnic group, replacing the Serbs. In 1912, Serbia reacquired Kosovo from the Ottoman Empire and, following World War II, Kosovo became a province of Serbia. Political hostility between the Serbs and the Albanian nationalists, who sought independence for Kosovo, continued to increase from the 1980s into the early 1990s. In 1998, Albanians revolted against the Serbian rule, and Serbia responded by launching a campaign to counter the Albanian insurgency. NATO military intervention forced the withdrawal of Serbian military forces from Kosovo. In February 2008, Kosovo was declared independent. Kosovo continues to restore and improve relations with the international community, particularly with Serbia.
Although tourism is a small, but growing, sector of the economy, adventurous travellers may enjoy exploring the history, architecture and stunning landscapes of Europe’s newest country.
Kosovo的建議疫苗接種
對於大多數旅行者
乙肝疫苗
該國家存在感染乙型肝炎的風險，因此，建議進行疫苗接種。
甲型肝炎疫苗
該國家存在接觸甲型肝炎的風險，因此，建議進行疫苗接種。
對於一些旅行者
卡介苗芽孢桿菌（BCG）疫苗
BCG vaccine is recommended for those at increased risk from coming in close contact with infected persons or for unvaccinated people, children under 16 years of age, who are going to live in the country for more than 3 months.
麻疹，腮腺炎，風疹（MMR）疫苗
A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
狂犬病疫苗
建議參加可能與狂犬病的狗，蝙蝠和其他哺乳動物直接接觸的戶外活動旅行者（例如冒險旅行者和洞穴探險者）接種狂犬病疫苗。那些有職業風險的人（例如獸醫，野生動植物專業人士，研究人員）以及長期旅行者和外派人員面臨的風險更高，應接種疫苗。
Kosovo的推薦藥物
目前沒有針對Kosovo的建議。
Kosovo要注意的疾病
對於大多數旅行者
Hepatitis A
在這個國家，受污染的食物或水可能會感染甲型肝炎病毒。
Hepatitis B
在這個國家有感染乙肝的風險。
對於一些旅行者
Measles
A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
Hanta Virus
There is a risk of acquiring Hantavirus in this country through the consumption of food and water contaminated by an infected rodent or through rodent bites.
Tuberculosis
如果拜訪生病的朋友或家人，在醫療保健領域工作或與一般人群密切接觸，前往該國的旅行者有患肺結核的危險。
Rabies
狂犬病發生在這個國家。參與戶外活動的旅行者（例如，露營者，遠足者，騎自行車的人，冒險旅行者和探洞者）可能與狂犬病的狗，蝙蝠和其他哺乳動物直接接觸。那些有職業風險的人（例如獸醫，野生動植物專業人士，研究人員）以及長期旅行者和外派人員面臨的風險更高。
Kosovo中的安全性
人身安全
Although there is general hospitality towards tourists in Kosovo, travellers are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe and to avoid petty crime and theft. Always be alert in your surroundings. Keep valuables secured and out of sight. Safeguard your important documents, such as your passport. Avoid walking alone at night. Do not accept drinks or food from strangers and never leave your drinks out of your sight.
Road travel outside of urban areas can be unsafe due to poor road conditions, continual road repair, unpredictable weather changes, and lack of driver caution.
Although all roads and tracks have been cleared of landmines, unmaintained and rarely-travelled roads, especially those in the bordering regions, may not be cleared. Avoid these unfrequented areas.
If choosing to participate in outdoor adventure activities, always do so with a group and a professional guide. Ensure travel and medical insurance is purchased before departing and ensure your insurance policy covers outdoor adventure activities, including medical evacuation.
Due to Kosovo’s location in an active earthquake zone, seismic activity is not uncommon. Forest fires are common due to the hot, dry summer climate.
Travellers should note that regular power outages occur in Kosovo.
LGBTI travellers are advised that although same-sex relations are not illegal in Kosovo, the conservative nature of the country may result in a lack of tolerance.
極端暴力
There is a threat of terrorism in Europe. Terrorists have carried out attacks in several European cities.Terrorist attacks could occur at any time.
政治動盪
Political tension remains in Kosovo. Protests are common and may turn violent. Avoid large public gatherings. Gatherings frequently occur in Gjakova and the capital city of Pristina. Unofficial roadblocks by protestors could also endanger travellers.
應避免的區域
Avoid travelling to the northern regions of Kosovo, bordering Serbia, which includes North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, Zvecan, due to the high risk of political instability and violence.
Avoid entering or exiting Kosovo via Serbia as the security at the border is unpredictable due to the hostility existing between these two nations.
