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Montenegro

Crna Gora
Capital
Podgorica
Population
620K
Area
13,812 km²
Language
Montenegrin

Montenegro is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Podgorica, with a population of approximately 620K and a total area of 13,812 km². The official language is Montenegrin and the currency is the Euro (€).

📊 Quick Facts about Montenegro

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Population
620K
total residents
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Total Area
13,812 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
45/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$6.1B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$9,839
per person
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Currency
Euro (€)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Montenegrin
official
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Coastline
293 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
2006
established
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Local Time in Podgorica

Montenegro covers an area of 13,812 km² with a population density of 45/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $6.1B ($9,839 per capita) and gained independence in 2006. It has a coastline of 293 km.

Did You Know?

Montenegro packs extraordinary natural diversity into a tiny area, you can swim in the Adriatic in the morning and ski in the mountains in the afternoon. The Tara River Canyon is the deepest in Europe at 1,300m and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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✈️ Travel Information for Montenegro

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Best Time to Visit
June–September
Mediterranean coast, continental inland
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Cost of Travel
Budget–Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Montenegro on the Map

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📍 Podgorica, Montenegro
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🏆 Montenegro World Rankings

1st
Deepest Canyon
Tara River Canyon, deepest canyon in Europe at 1,300m
1st
Southernmost Fjord
Bay of Kotor, southernmost fjord in Europe
1st
Newest Country
One of Europe's newest countries, independent since 2006
1st
National Parks
25% of the country is protected as national park land

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Montenegro

What is the capital of Montenegro?

The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.

What continent is Montenegro in?

Montenegro is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe region.

What currency does Montenegro use?

Montenegro uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +382.

What is the GDP of Montenegro?

Montenegro has a GDP of $6.1B, with a GDP per capita of $9,839.

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