Junik

Junik (Albanian: Junik; Serbian: Јуник, Junik) is a municipality in the District of Gjakova district of western Kosovo. It is located between Deçan and Gjakova along Kosovo's mountainous border with Albania. It is populated with ethnic Albanians. Junik is the hometown of several prominent people including former heavyweight European boxing champion Luan Krasniqi, artist and writer Rexhep Goçi, politician and writer Haxhi Kraki and poet Din Mehmeti.

Settlements in the municipality

Junik is composed of the following settlements, which give a combined total of 86.2 km² (33.3 sq mi).

• Junik
• Jasić-Đocaj

Population

Pursuant to the statistical data from the year 1981 and some estimations by the municipality and local registrations that followed the 1999 conflict, it is assumed that the municipality has approximately 12,500 inhabitants. Apart from one Bosniak family, the municipality is mono ethnic Kosovo Albanian.

Economy

The economy of Junik is based on agriculture. Almost all inhabitants are involved in agricultural activities. As in the rest of Kosovo, unemployment is a problem. However, after the 1999 conflict, there was an increase in registrations of private businesses and currently more than 50 businesses are registered. Most of the enterprises are family-run, especially trade enterprises. The municipal administration is currently the largest employer. The inhabitants see the vast forests around Junik and its natural beauty as the main asset of the municipality and the administration is seeking possibilities in the development of tourism.

Notable people

• Luan Krasniqi
• Rexhep Goçi
• Robin Krasniqi
• Edmond Hoxha
• Din Mehmeti

See also

• District of Gjakova
• Neutral Zone of Junik

External links

• Municipality of Junik