Montenegro
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Brief History
- Geography
- Regions
- Cities
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Red Tape
- Money
- Work
- Study
- Language
- Eat
- Sleep
- Drink
- Health
- Safety
- Keep Connected
Quick Facts
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- Local name
- Црна Гора (Crna Gora)
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Government
- Republic
- Nationality
- Montenegrin
- Population
- 631,000
- Religions
- Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic), Islam
- Languages
- Serbian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Calling Code
- +382
- Time Zone
- UTC+1
- Daylight Saving
- UTC+2
Introduction
When Montenegro declared its independence from Serbia, it took with it all of the confederation’s coastline. Set along the Adriatic Sea, the beaches are a main attraction, but southern Europe's only fjord is perhaps more iconic of Montenegrin tourism. Located near the town of Kotor, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fjord awards spectacular views. Kotor's Venetian influence, manifested in architectural styles dating back to the 15th century, gives the town an antique charm. Tourists are understandably becoming more numerous.
Head inland and you will discover that the Montenegrin landscape is anything but dull. The rugged Balkan mountains peak in Durmitor National Park, another World Heritage Site. Here one can stand in awe at the sight of Tara Canyon. Eighty kilometres long and 1300 metres deep, it is the second largest canyon in the world.
Montenegro shares international borders with Albania, Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Brief History
Geography
Regions
Montenegro can be divided into 3 main geographical regions.
- The coastal region is the main tourist drawcard, stretching some 300 kms along the Montenegrin coast. It is dotted with picturesque old towns and beautiful beaches.
- The central region is where the capital Podgorica is located.
- The northern region is characterised by tall moutains, beautiful lakes, rivers and ski resorts.
Cities
- Podgorica - The nation's capital.
- Budva - Nice resort with maybe too many holidaymakers in July/August. Great beaches.
- Bar
- Kotor - Beautiful walled city on the fjord
- Niksic
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
Podgorica Airport (TGD), located at 11 km south of the capital, receives international flights, among which are those with the national airline Montenegro Airlines. Destinations include Bari, Belgrade, Frankfurt, Ljubljana, Paris, Rome, Skopje, Vienna and Zurich. A few other airlines provide direct flights as well to other cities like Budapest and Moscow.
The cheapest (and most convenient if you live in the UK but outside the southeast) approach is to fly to Dubrovnik, Croatia, and get a taxi, bus or, preferably, a hire car and drive into Montenegro. It is only 50 miles to Kotor.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Red Tape
Money
Work
Study
Language
Eat
Sleep
Drink
Health
Safety
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