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Flag of Montenegro Destination Montenegro, a small mountainous country located in Southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, with a coastline at the Adriatic Sea. It is bordered by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia. Montenegro covers an area of 13,812 km², making it slightly smaller than half the size of Belgium, or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Connecticut. The country has a population of 622,000 people (in 2015). Largest city and capital is Podgorica, (pop.: 195,000), about 30% of the country's entire population live in Montenegro's capital. Spoken languages are Montenegrin, a Serbo-Croatian dialect, recognized regional languages are Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian, and Croatian. | |
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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. |
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, mne Time: Local Time = UTC +1h (in summer +2h) Actual Time: Sun-Nov-10 16:30 Country Calling Code: +382 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: 13,800 km² (5,332 sq. mi.) 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: 622,000 (2015 census) 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: Croatia 22.7%, Serbia 22.7%, Slovenia 7.8% (2012 est.) Imports - partners: Serbia 29.3%, Greece 8.7%, China 7.1% (2012 est.) Currency: Euro (EUR) |
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. MapsPolitical Map of Montenegro Political Map of Montenegro. Map of Montenegro Montenegro map. Map Serbia and Montenegro Political Map of Serbia and Montenegro. Google Earth Montenegro Searchable map and satellite view of Montenegro. Google Earth Podgorica Searchable map and satellite view of Montenegro's capital. Continent: Map of the Mediterranean Political Map of the Mediterranean. Map of the Balkan Peninsula Political Map of the Balkans. Map of Europe Political Map of Europe. Image: Nije bitno... (It does not matter...) |
NewsNews from Montenegro.News agency MINA - MNNews Montenegrin news service. Montenegrin daily newspapers online Dan Montenegro-based daily newspaper (in Serbo-Croatian). Dnevne Novine Daily news (in Serbo-Croatian). Republika Daily newspaper (in Serbo-Croatian). Vijesti Montenegro's independent daily newspaper with the highest circulation (in Serbo-Croatian). Radio/TV RTCG (Radio Televizija Crne Gore) Montenegrin public radio and television. |
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Arts & CultureContemporary art centre of Montenegro Montenegrin 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. |
Business & EconomyCentral Bank of Montenegro Chamber 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, Montenegro coast. Find information about accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, tours and much more. Visit Montenegro National tourism organisation of Montenegro official web site for tourism. Visit Montenegro Top Five 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. Photo Montenegro Destination guide and photogallery. 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. |
EducationUniversity of Montenegro The University comprises 14 faculties and one college in various cities: Podgorica, Niksic, Cetinje, Kotor and Herceg Novi. |
Environment & NatureLinks 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". |
HistoryState Archives of Montenegro Official website of the archive with information about the activities of SAOM. Montenegro History Article about Montenegro's history. |
SearchOpen Directory Project: MontenegroSources and additional Information on MontenegroBBC Country Profile: MontenegroGlobalEDGE: Montenegro OEC: Montenegro Wikipedia: Montenegro The World Factbook: Montenegro |
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