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___ MontenegroA virtual guide to the former southern part of Serbia and Montenegro. Get an overview of Montenegrin art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Mediterranean nation, e.g.: official web sites of Montenegro, addresses of Montenegrin and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. | ||
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Republic of Montenegro | Crna Gora |
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 Flag of Montenegro Background: Unlike other countries of the Balkan Peninsula, Montenegro was able to maintain its independence from the Ottoman Empire. From the 16th to 19th centuries, Montenegro became a theocratic state ruled by a series of bishop princes; in 1852, it was transformed into a secular principality and later it became part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. border countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia |
 Official Name: Republika Crna Gora short form: Crna Gora int'l long form: Republic of Montenegro int'l short form: Montenegro ISO Country Code: ME Time: Local Time = UTC +1h (in summer +2h) Actual Time: Fri-Nov-21 19:12 Capital City: Podgorica, (pop.: 152 000) Cetinje - Prijestonica (pop.: 20 000; former capital/seat of king/government) Other Cities: Bar, Berane, Kotor, Niksic (second largest city), Pljevlja. Government: Type: Republic. Constitution: Adopted 12 October 1992. Independence: 3 June 2006 (Declared by parliament after referendum in favor of independence from state union of Serbia and Montenegro). Geography: Location: Southeastern Europe, between the Adriatic Sea and Serbia. Area: 13 812 sq. km Terrain: Varied; from the southwestern Adriatic coast with narrow coastal plains to mountainous regions with thick forests. Highest peak: Bobotov kuk (Mt. Durmitor) 2 522 m Largest lake: Lake Skadar - 391 sq. km Climate: Mediterranean along the coast, continental upcountry with hot dry summers and autumns and relatively cold winters. People: Nationality: Montenegrin(s) Population: 650 000 Ethnic Groups: Montenegrin 43%, Serbian 31%, Bosniak 8 %, Albanian 5%, Muslim 5%, Croatian 1%, Roma .5% (2003 census). Religions: Orthodox 74%, Muslim 18%, Roman Catholic 4% (2003 census). Languages: Serbo-Croatian 95%, Albanian 5% Literacy: Natural resources: Bauxite, hydroelectricity. Agriculture products: Grains, tobacco, potatoes, citrus fruits, olives, grapes; sheepherding; commercial fishing negligible. Industries: Steelmaking, agricultural processing, consumer goods, tourism. Exports partners: Switzerland 83.9%, Italy 6.1%, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.3% (2003) Imports partners: Greece 10.2%, Italy 10.2%, Germany 9.6%, Bosnia and Herzegovina 9.2% (2003) Currency: Euro (EUR) Source: Republic of Montenegro and others. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MontenegroVlada Republike Crne GoreRepublic of Montenegro. President of the Republic of Montenegro Official website of president Filip Vujanovi´c. Skupstina Republike Crne Gore The Parliament of the Republic of Montenegro (in Serbo-Croatian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Official website of the ministry. Diplomatic Missions Diplomatic and Trade Missions Address list of Montenegro's missions abroad and foreign missions to Montenegro. Maps Map of Montenegro Montenegro map. Map Serbia and Montenegro Political Map of Serbia and Montenegro.  Google
Earth MontenegroZoomable satellite view of Montenegro. Google
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NewsNational news from Montenegro.News agency MINA - MNNews Montenegrin news service. Montenegrin daily newspapers online Dan Montenegro-based daily newspaper (in Serbo-Croatian). Pobjeda Oldest daily newspaper in Montenegro (in Serbo-Croatian). Republika Daily newspaper (in Serbo-Croatian). Vijesti Montenegro's independent daily newspaper with the highest circulation (in Serbo-Croatian). MONET news Montenegrin portal site provides also some news in English. Radio/TV RTV CG (Radio Televizija Crne Gore) Montenegrin State Radio and Television |
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Arts & CultureContemporary art centre of MontenegroMontenegrin institution for contemporary art. Grad Teatar Budva Official website of Grand Theater Budva. Montenegrin National Theater Official website with information about the theater. Herceg Fest International festival for film and music, city of Herceg Novi. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of MontenegroChamber of Commerce and Industry of Montenegro Official website of the institution. Montenegro Business Alliance Transportation Montenegro Airlines Montenegro Airlines maintains regular flight operations to Zurich, Frankfurt, Rome, Paris, Ljubljana, Skoplje, Budapest and Vienna. |
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Destination Montenegro - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Montenegro: Ada Bojana, Biogradska gora, Budva, Cetinje, Kotor, Lake Skadar, National Park Durmitor, Ostrog Monastery, Sveti Stefan and Tara Canyon.Find information about accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Visit Montenegro National tourism organisation of Montenegro official web site for tourism. Visit Montenegro Top Ten Most famous destinations of Montenegro. National Parks Information about Montenegro's four National Parks: Durmitor, Biogradska Gora, Lovcen and Skadarsko jezero. Destination-Montenegro Montenegro tourism website. Montenet The site that encompasses subjects related to Montenegro. Montenegro Beauty Destination guide and photogallery. Visit Montenegro Tourism web site and travel guide to Montenegro. Photo Montenegro Images of Montenegro. Cities Podgorica Official website of Montenegro's capital city. Cetinje The city of Cetinje, Montenegro's historical and cultural center. Budva Online Commercial Budva portal site. Herceg-Novi Official website of the city of Herceg-Novi. Kotor Tourist Board of Kotor. Niksic The town of Niksic. Tivat Tourist Organization of Tivat. Hotel The Queen of Montenegro 4 star hotel situated in a nice park overlooking the famous Becici beach near Budva. Tour Operator Budvanska rivijera Tourist company from Montenegro with information about Budva and its resorts. |
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EducationUniversity of MontenegroThe University comprises 14 faculties and one college in various cities: Podgorica, Niksic, Cetinje, Kotor and Herceg Novi. |
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EnvironmentLinks to Montenegrin governmental organizations and NGO's with activities in key issues in environmental politics like Climate Protection, Energy Politics, Globalization, Nature Conservation and Sustainable Development.Montenegro wants to become the first ecological state in the world. Ecological portal of Montenegro Eco portal site provides information about Montenegro's ecology. Montenegro - Ecological State Provides information about "Montenegro - Towards the First Ecological State". National Parks of Montenegro Official website of Montenegro's four National Parks: Durmitor, Biogradska Gora, Lovcen and Skadarsko jezero. |
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HistoryState Archives of MontenegroOfficial website of the archive with information about the activities of SAOM. Montenegro History Article about Montenegro's history. |
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SearchMontenegro.comDirectory of Montenegrin sites. Additional Information on MontenegroBBC News Country Profile: MontenegroOpen Directory Project: Montenegro Wikipedia: Montenegro The World Factbook -- Montenegro |
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