Bogë | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Ski resort of Bogë | |
  Bogë Location in Kosovo | |
| Coordinates: 42°44′44″N 20°03′23″E / 42.7456°N 20.0564°E | |
| Country |  Kosovo |
| District | Pejë |
| Municipality | Pejë |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 24 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Bogë is a small mountainous village and also a holiday resort village in western Kosovo. Bogë is located in the Accursed Mountains (also known as Albanian Alps) mountain range on an altitude of about 1,300–1,400 metres (4,300–4,600 ft). Nearby the village is located the peak of Hajla at 2,403 metres (7,884 ft) and the Lumbardhi i Pejës river which has its source not far from the village. The village is nestled in by surrounding mountains many of which are picturesque.
The name Bogë may have its origin from the Proto-Indo-European root *bhoĝ-, meaning "the running water".[2]
Bogë is rapidly becoming a popular holiday resort in Kosovo; many holiday chalets have been built, and the presence of the ski resort attracts many visitors. [3] [4]
Gallery
Ski village
Bogë in winter
Holiday chalet in Bogë
Winter view nearby in Rugova
References
- ↑ 2011 Kosovo Census results
- ↑ Indira Šabić (2014). Onomastička analiza bosanskohercegovačkih srednjovjekovnih administrativnih tekstova i stećaka (PDF). Osijek: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera. p. 165. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-01-14. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ↑ Kosovo's Alternative Outdoor Sport Destination - Boge, www.balkaninsight.com
- ↑ "Boge - Visit Kosova - Visit Kosovo - What to see in Boge Rugova Valley".
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