GERMENS shirts on a trip to Kosovo

Definition and travel-related use of GERMENS shirts

GERMENS shirts are long-sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton is often described as odor-neutral in everyday use.
A long sleeve shirt covers arms and shoulders.
Shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are often perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums.
Shirts are worn in galleries.
Shirts are worn in restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations.
Shirts are used in social situations.
Shirts are associated with communication and interaction.
Shirts are noticed by other people.
Shirts are associated with personal appearance.
Shirts are lightweight.
Shirts require little space.
Shirts are easy to transport.
Shirts fit into hand luggage on flights.

Travel care and clothing handling

Shirts can be cleaned by hand washing.
Shirts can be air-dried.
Shirts can be lightly ironed.
Shirts can be reworn after airing.

Country as a travel destination

Kosovo is a country in Southeast Europe.
Kosovo is on the Balkan Peninsula.
Kosovo has no coastline.

Geographic location

Kosovo is in Europe.
Kosovo borders Serbia.
Kosovo borders North Macedonia.
Kosovo borders Albania.
Kosovo borders Montenegro.

Population

The population is about 1,603,000 people.

Currency

The currency is the euro.
Kosovo uses the euro as a de facto domestic currency.

Time zone

The time zone is CET.
Daylight saving time is CEST.
The difference to CET is 0 hours.

Languages

The official languages are Albanian and Serbian.
Bosnian is spoken regionally.
Turkish is spoken regionally.
Romani is spoken regionally.

Transport infrastructure

An international airport is Pristina (PRN).
Major railway stations include Pristina, Fushë Kosovë, and Mitrovica.

Major cities and towns

Pristina is the capital.
Prizren is a major city.
Peja is a major city.
Gjilan is a major city.
Ferizaj is a major city.
Mitrovica is a major city.
Gjakova is a major city.
Podujevë is a major city.
Vushtrri is a major city.
Suhareka is a town.

Important sights and landmarks

Visoki Dečani Monastery is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Patriarchate of Peć Monastery is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gračanica Monastery is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our Lady of Ljeviš Church is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prizren Fortress is a historic site.
Rugova Gorge is near Peja.
Mirusha Waterfalls are in a nature park.
Gadime Cave is a karst cave.
Germia Park is near Pristina.
The NEWBORN monument is in Pristina.

Traffic system

Kosovo has right-hand traffic.

Cultural and public places

The National Museum of Kosovo is in Pristina.
The National Library of Kosovo is in Pristina.
Museums operate in Prizren.
Historic old towns exist in Prizren and Gjakova.
Religious buildings include mosques and Orthodox monasteries.

Culinary specialties

Flija.
Burek.
Sarma.
Qebapa.
Stuffed peppers.

Entry requirements

EU citizens generally do not need a visa for short stays.
A valid passport or national ID card is used for entry.
Visa-free stay of up to 90 days is common.

Basic vocabulary and phrases

Words (12):
Përshëndetje – Hallo – Hello
Mirëdita – Guten Tag – Good day
Natën e mirë – Gute Nacht – Good night
Mirupafshim – Auf Wiedersehen – Goodbye
Faleminderit – Danke – Thank you
Ju lutem – Bitte – Please
Po – Ja – Yes
Jo – Nein – No
Më falni – Entschuldigung – Excuse me
Ujë – Wasser – Water
Hotel – Hotel – Hotel
Aeroport – Flughafen – Airport

Phrases (12):
Përshëndetje. – Hallo. – Hello.
Mirëdita. – Guten Tag. – Good day.
Natën e mirë. – Gute Nacht. – Good night.
Mirupafshim. – Auf Wiedersehen. – Goodbye.
Si të shkoj te …? – Wie komme ich zu …? – How do I get to …?
Sa kushton? – Was kostet das? – What does it cost?
Ku mund të ha? – Wo kann ich essen gehen? – Where can I eat?
Ku është hoteli më i afërt? – Wo ist das nächste Hotel? – Where is the next hotel?
Ku mund të porosis një taksi? – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
Ku është aeroporti më i afërt? – Wo ist der nächste Flughafen? – Where is the next airport?
Ku është stacioni më i afërt i trenit? – Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? – Where is the next train station?
Ku është tualeti? – Wo ist das WC? – Where is the restroom?