Montenegro
A small Balkan country whose name means 'Black Mountain', Montenegro folds dramatic peaks straight down to the Adriatic, with a fjord-like bay carved into its coast.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A red field bordered in gold, bearing the golden double-headed eagle of the royal House of Petrovic with a lion on a shield at its breast. The double-headed eagle symbolises the unity of church and state, and the lion the episcopal and national authority.
Montenegro FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Podgorica |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 617,213 |
| Area | 13,883 km² |
| Population density | 44 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official language | Montenegrin |
| Calling code | +382 |
| Internet TLD | .me |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | ME / MNE |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Its name translates as 'Black Mountain'.
- The Bay of Kotor is often described as Europe's southernmost fjord-like inlet, though it's actually a submerged river canyon.
- Tara River Canyon is one of the deepest river canyons in the world.
- Despite not using the euro through the eurozone, it adopted the euro as its currency.
Montenegro FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Montenegro?
The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.
What is the population of Montenegro?
Montenegro has a population of about 617,213.
What currency does Montenegro use?
Montenegro uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Montenegro?
The official language of Montenegro is Montenegrin.
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