Montenegro
Adriatic country of dramatic mountains, fjord-like bays, and the capital Podgorica
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Zdravo! I'm Oz! Montenegro has Adriatic bays and black mountains. Podgorica is the capital.
Quick Facts About Montenegro
Capital
Podgorica
Population
620,000
Languages
Montenegrin
Currency
Euro
Discover Montenegro
Montenegro is a small country on the Adriatic Sea in southeastern Europe. The capital is Podgorica. People say "Zdravo." Montenegrin is the official language, and the currency is the euro.
The name means "Black Mountain." The Bay of Kotor looks like a fjord, with old stone towns and steep cliffs. Mountains, lakes, and coastline sit close together in a compact country.
Map of Montenegro
Flag of Montenegro
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Montenegro.
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✨Did You Know?
Montenegro means "Black Mountain"
The Bay of Kotor is one of Europe's most dramatic coastal scenes
People say "Zdravo"
What Makes Montenegro Special?
Bay of Kotor
A dramatic bay with cliffs and old towns.
Black Mountains
High peaks that gave the country its name.
Old Coastal Towns
Stone walls and harbours on the Adriatic.
Zdravo
Hello.
Podgorica
The capital city.
Lakes and Canyons
Tara Canyon and mountain lakes.
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