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

Cities

Podgorica