Facebook for Kosovo, Google

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"As a prime minister of Kosovo, I found it difficult to accept that I have to declare myself as being from Serbia. Being listed by Facebook was like being recognized by a global economic superpower. It has enormous impact."

HASHIM THACI, who had identified himself as being from neighboring Albania on Facebook until users were allowed to list their country as Kosovo.

Kosovo Attains Status (on Facebook) It Has Sought for Years: Nation By DAN BILEFSKY Kosovars can now register Kosovo as their home country on Facebook. Their leaders fought hard for what they see as a validation of sovereignty.

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