Peja District Peja okrug Пећки округ | |
|---|---|
District of Kosovo | |
 Location of Peja in Kosova | |
| Country |  Kosovo |
| Province | Kosovo |
| Capital | Peja |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,459 km2 (949 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 estimate) | |
| • Total | 351,680 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | RS-26 |
| Municipalities | 5 |
The Peja District called Dukagjin or Regjioni i Pejës in Albanian) was a district in Kosovo between 1990 and 1999. It was located in the west part of Kosova. 99% of its population of 351,680 is Albanian, but there are other ethnic groups such as Serbs, Roma, etc. Seat of the District was in the city of Peja.
Municipalities
It included the municipalities of:
Culture and history
The frescoes from the church of St. Apostles, dating from the thirteenth century, rank among the most remarkable medieval Serbian paintings. Over the centuries, churches and other buildings of the Peć Patriarchy have been destroyed and reconstructed several times. Today's appearance dates back to 1931-1932. The Visoki Dečani Monastery is one of the most grandiose monuments of the Serb medieval culture. It is the endowment of King Stefan Dečanski, built from 1327 to 1335.
Economy
The main activities in Peć District are leather and footwear, forestry, industrial, agricultural-industrial, and a car spare-parts factory.
References
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