Kosovo is a partially recognized country in Southeast Europe, in the central Balkans. It declared independence from Serbia in 2008, but Serbia does not recognize it as a state. Kosovo has a population of about 1.8 million people, with ethnic Albanians making up the majority. The capital and largest city is Pristina. The region has a complex history, including periods of conflict, particularly in the late 1990s during the Kosovo War. Kosovo is a member of several international organizations, but its status remains a subject of international debate and negotiation.