Lipa (Kosovo)
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42°46′N 20°49′E / 42.767°N 20.817°E
Lipa is a village located in the mountains of Peja, Kosovo. It is famous for being the origin place of the family of famous singer Dua Lipa.
Name
[edit]The name "Lipa" comes from the tribe with the same name that inhabited the village. Previous names used until the 90's included "Kikuçaj" and "Kalajë".[1][better source needed]
Geography
[edit]Lipa is located in Kosovo in the region of the Dukagjini Plain, in the mountains of the city of Peja. It is located 2000+ meters above sea level. It is located on Mt. Hasan. In Lipa there is also a running water source called Gurra Lipa. The village is also known for its caves.[2]
History
[edit]Lipa is purported to have been inhabited since ancient times. In Lipa, there is a ruined castle which is thought to be hundreds of years old. According to legend, Mt. Hasan received its name from a man named Hasan who fell from the mountain and died.[3]
Demographics
[edit]According to one villager, Lipa used to have 50 houses as well as a functional school, however, nowadays the village is nearly abandoned as most of its population moved to Peja. The main occupations in Lipa are hunting, farming and agriculture.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Fshati i braktisur i Dua Lipës, ndodhet afër Pejës (Video)". www.syri.net. 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Fshati Lipë, shpellat dhe të fshehtat (VIDEO)". klankosova.tv. 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Historia interesante e fshatit Lipë, tashmë fshat i braktisur". inlajmi.com. 6 May 2021.