Montenegro is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Montenegro that most people don't 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.
Montenegro means Black Mountain in Venetian — named after Mount Lovćen.
Montenegro has the deepest canyon in Europe — the Tara River Canyon at 1,300m.
The Bay of Kotor is the southernmost fjord in Europe.
Montenegro became independent from Serbia in 2006 after a referendum.
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.
Montenegro is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
Europe's southernmost fjord — medieval walled towns, Orthodox churches and dramatic mountain backdrop
UNESCO mountain massif with glacial lakes, the Tara Canyon and excellent skiing
UNESCO perfectly preserved medieval fortified city — walls climbing the mountainside behind
A tiny fortified island village connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway — iconic Adriatic image
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.
The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.
Montenegro has a population of approximately 620K.
The official language of Montenegro is Montenegrin.
Montenegro gained independence in 2006.
Montenegro uses the Euro (€).