Kushtrim Xhlaki is from a country that doesn’t officially exist. His native Kosovo, though recognized as independent by over 100 countries, including the United States, is still considered by others to be part of Serbia. It is, therefore, not a member of the United Nations and is excluded from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) list of countries.
Not having a spot on this list has radical consequences on the internet, because it is used, by default, by many companies in their country drop-down menus for things like credit-card transactions. Trying to buy something online? You will be asked what country you’re in. For Kosovars, the shopping spree often ends there.
