Conditions and opportunities for the development of rural tourism inthe Republic of Kosovo.

Tourism as an economic activity is a consumer of agricultural products. Since most of the population of the Republic of Kosovo live in rural settlements, and given the extremely favorable physical and geographical conditions, then the country has a potential at its disposal for the development of rural tourism. The latitudes in which the Republic of Kosovo extend create conditions for the development of tourism in rural areas. Elements and climatic factors are the determining basis which gives us to understand that the Republic of Kosovo can develop rural tourism. There are a series of components that the country has at its disposal for the development of this form of tourism which will be very profitable for the local economy. The development of rural tourism in the Republic of Kosovo represents an untapped potential for the local economy. The Republic of Kosovo with the available conditions, very suitable geographical position, physical-geographical and socio-geographical conditions has an important basis for the development of rural tourism. This form of tourism development is in its infancy. Over time it will be functional and will bring benefits to the local economy. Rural settlements with the youngest population in Europe, including local products from agriculture and other economic activities are a good basis for developing a quality tourist offer. We will increase tourist consumption which will affect the increase of local gross domestic product and overall economic development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]