In 1998 an ethnic Albanian-led secessionist rebellion escalated into an international crisis (see ), which culminated in 1999 in an air bombardment of Yugoslavia—by then a rump of the former , comprising only Serbia and —by the (NATO). Following the restoration of peace, Kosovo was administered by the UN Interim Administrative Mission in Kosovo. Throughout this period—in the course of which Yugoslavia changed its name to Serbia and Montenegro (2003) and then separated into those independent states (2006)—Serbia continued to consider Kosovo part of its territory. Nevertheless, under UN supervision, Kosovo developed the structures of an independent country, and in February 2008 it formally declared independence from Serbia. An EU mission charged with overseeing police, judicial, and customs activities largely replaced the UN presence later that year. (Albanian: Prishtinë; Serbian: Priština) is the capital and largest city. Land map of KosovoPhysical features of Kosovo.(more)A , Kosovo is bordered by to the north and east, to the south, to the west, and to the northwest. Kosovo, about the same size as or , is the smallest country in the Balkans. Relief, drainage, and soils The borders of Kosovo are largely mountainous, characterized by sharp peaks and narrow valleys. The (Serbian: Šar) Mountains lie along the southern border with North Macedonia, while the are situated along the northeastern border with Serbia. The highest point is Mount Gjeravica (Ðeravica), at 8,714 feet (2,656 metres), on the western border with Albania. The interior terrain comprises high plains and rolling hills; about three-fourths of the country lies between about 1,600 and 5,000 feet (500 and 1,500 metres) above . Limestone caves are found in several parts of the country., El Imperio Otomano conquistó Kosovo después de la Segunda Batalla de Kosovo, y gobernó durante casi cinco siglos hasta 1912. Kosovo fue el centro del Renacimiento albanés y experimentó las revueltas albanesas de 1910 y 1912. Después de las Guerras de los Balcanes, fue cedido a Serbia y Montenegro., Who are the main ethnic groups living in Kosovo? What is the significance of the city of Pristina in Kosovo? How does Kosovo's declaration of independence affect its international relationships? What are the arguments for and against Kosovo's independence from Serbia?.