Bogë, Kosovo
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 1,300m - 1,400m. Nearby the village is located the peak of Hajla at 2,403m 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.
Bogë | |
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Village | |
 Ski resort of Bogë | |
  Bogë Location in Kosovo | |
| Coordinates: 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) |
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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