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Montenegro

Crna Gora
Capital
Podgorica
Population
620K
Area
13,812 kmยฒ
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 kmยฒ. The official language is Montenegrin and the currency is the Euro (โ‚ฌ).

๐Ÿ“Š Quick Facts about Montenegro

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Population
620K
total residents
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Total Area
13,812 kmยฒ
land coverage
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Pop. Density
45/kmยฒ
people per kmยฒ
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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 (โ‚ฌ)
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 kmยฒ with a population density of 45/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. 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 โ€” 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.

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Facts about Montenegro

  1. Montenegro means Black Mountain in Venetian โ€” named after Mount Lovฤ‡en.
  2. Montenegro has the deepest canyon in Europe โ€” the Tara River Canyon at 1,300m.
  3. The Bay of Kotor is the southernmost fjord in Europe.
  4. Montenegro became independent from Serbia in 2006 after a referendum.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel Information for Montenegro

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Best Time to Visit
Juneโ€“September
Mediterranean coast, continental inland
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Cost of Travel
๐Ÿ’› Affordable
Budgetโ€“Mid โ€” compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$6โ€“12
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$40โ€“100
per night
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/F, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road

โš ๏ธ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

๐Ÿ“ Montenegro on the Map

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๐Ÿ“ Podgorica, Montenegro

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๐Ÿ† Montenegro World Rankings

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

๐Ÿ› Must-See Places in Montenegro

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Bay of Kotor

Europe's southernmost fjord โ€” medieval walled towns, Orthodox churches and dramatic mountain backdrop

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Durmitor National Park

UNESCO mountain massif with glacial lakes, the Tara Canyon and excellent skiing

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Kotor Old Town

UNESCO perfectly preserved medieval fortified city โ€” walls climbing the mountainside behind

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Sveti Stefan

A tiny fortified island village connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway โ€” iconic Adriatic image

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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Countries Bordering Montenegro

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Croatia
Zagreb
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
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Serbia
Belgrade
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Albania
Tirana

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Montenegro

What is the capital of Montenegro?

The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.

What language is spoken in Montenegro?

The official language(s) of Montenegro are Montenegrin.

What is the population of Montenegro?

The population of Montenegro is approximately 620K.

What currency does Montenegro use?

Montenegro uses the Euro (โ‚ฌ).

What continent is Montenegro in?

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

What is the GDP of Montenegro?

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

What is the best time to visit Montenegro?

The best time to visit Montenegro is Juneโ€“September. The climate is Mediterranean coast, continental inland.

Do I need a visa for Montenegro?

Visa-free for EU/US/UK

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