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{{Short description| |
{{Short description|Defunct district of Serbia on the territory of Kosovo}} |
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{{for|the district of [[ |
{{for|the district of the [[Republic of Kosovo]]|District of Peja}} |
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{{Infobox settlement |
{{Infobox settlement |
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<!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions -->| name = Pećki okrug<br>Пећки округ |
<!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions -->| name = Peć District <br> Pećki okrug<br>Пећки округ |
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| settlement_type = [[Districts of Serbia]] |
| settlement_type = [[Districts of Serbia|District]] of [[Serbia]] |
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| map_caption = Location of Peć District (Kosovo) in Serbia |
| map_caption = Location of Peć District (Kosovo) in Serbia |
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| subdivision_name = {{SRB}} |
| subdivision_name = {{SRB}} |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Province]] |
| subdivision_type1 = [[Province]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Kosovo and Metohija}} |
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Kosovo and Metohija}} |
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| seat_type = Capital |
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| seat = [[Peć |
| seat = [[Peć]] |
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| total_type = Total |
| total_type = Total |
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| area_total_km2 = 2, |
| area_total_km2 = 2,459 |
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| population_total = 351,680 |
| population_total = 351,680 |
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| iso_code = RS-26 |
| iso_code = RS-26 |
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| website = |
| website = |
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| image_skyline = Pecka Patrijarsija 1.jpg |
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| image_caption = Pećka Patrijaršija |
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| registration_plate = PE, ĐA |
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The '''Peć District''' ([[Serbian language|Serbian]]: Пећки округ or ''Pećki okrug'' {{IPA-sh|pêːt͡ɕkiː ôkruːɡ|pron}}, also called ''Dukagjin'' or '' |
The '''Peć District''' ([[Serbian language|Serbian]]: Пећки округ or ''Pećki okrug'' {{IPA-sh|pêːt͡ɕkiː ôkruːɡ|pron}}, also called ''Dukagjin'' or ''Regjioni i Pejës'' in [[Albanian language|Albanian]]) was a [[Districts of Serbia|district]] in Kosovo between 1990 and 1999. It was located in the west part of [[Kosova]]. 90% of its population of 351,680 is [[Albanians|Albanian]], but there are other ethnic groups such as Serbs, Roma, etc. Seat of the District was in the city of [[Peja]]. |
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==Municipalities== |
==Municipalities== |
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[[File:M kosovo02.png|thumb|right|200px|The districts of Kosovo |
[[File:M kosovo02.png|thumb|right|200px|The districts of Kosovo and at the time]] |
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It included the municipalities of: |
It included the municipalities of: |
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*[[Peja]] |
*[[Peja]] (Peć) |
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*[[Istog]] |
*[[Istog]] (Istok or Burimi) |
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*[[Klina]] |
*[[Klina]] |
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*[[ |
*[[Deçan]] (Dečani) |
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*[[Gjakova]] |
*[[Gjakova]] (Đakovica) |
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==Culture and history== |
==Culture and history== |
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Peja is first mentioned in 1302, as Archiepiscopal seat of the [[Serbian Orthodox Church]]. The [[Patriarchal Monastery of Peć]] consists of a group of monasteries and has been the seat of the Serbian Archbishops and Patriarchs for centuries. It is famous for its monastic complex in Peć, the official residence of the Patriarchs of the [[Serbian Orthodox Church]]. |
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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 Decani|Visoki Dečani]] Monastery is one of the most grandiose monuments of the Serb medieval culture. It is the endowment of King [[Stephen Decanski|Stefan Dečanski]], built from 1327 to 1335. |
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 Decani|Visoki Dečani]] Monastery is one of the most grandiose monuments of the Serb medieval culture. It is the endowment of King [[Stephen Decanski|Stefan Dečanski]], built from 1327 to 1335. |
Revision as of 19:36, 4 May 2023
Peć District Pećki okrug Пећки округ | |
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Country | Serbia |
Province | Kosovo and Metohija |
Capital | Peć |
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 Peć District (Serbian: Пећки округ or Pećki okrug pronounced [pêːt͡ɕkiː ôkruːɡ], also 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. 90% 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
Peja is first mentioned in 1302, as Archiepiscopal seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The Patriarchal Monastery of Peć consists of a group of monasteries and has been the seat of the Serbian Archbishops and Patriarchs for centuries. It is famous for its monastic complex in Peć, the official residence of the Patriarchs of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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
Note: All official material made by Government of Serbia is public by law. Information was taken from official website.