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Country in Europe

Montenegro

Montenegro belongs to Europe. The capital city is Podgorica.

CapitalPodgorica
LanguageMontenegrin
Currencyeuro
Population623k

Key Facts

RegionSoutheast Europe / Balkans
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence2006
Area13,812 km2
Population density45/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+382
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.832
Safety index
55.0
Internet access
80%
Life expectancy
77.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Zla Kolata2,534 m
Kolac2,527 m
Bobotov Kuk2,523 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity76%
  • Islam19%
  • No religion4%
  • Other1%

Why Visit

Bay of KotorA drowned canyon mistaken for a fjord, with medieval walled towns inside.
Durmitor ParkA UNESCO national park with a glacial Black Lake and skiing in winter.
Tara River CanyonThe second deepest canyon in the world, a rafting and hiking destination.
Adriatic BeachesBudva and Ulcinj offer long sandy beaches and a lively summer season.
Old Town KotorA UNESCO-listed walled city with Venetian architecture and cat colonies.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Podgorica
175k
Niksic
58k
Bijelo Polje
17k

Climate Overview

3CJan avg.
25CJul avg.
1,400 mmYearly rainfall
Mediterranean coast / Continental inlandClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageMontenegrin
National day13 July
Electricity230V, Type C/F