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Montenegro

Europe · Southeast Europe

Capital
Podgorica
Population
631.2K
Area
13,812 km²
Region
Southeast Europe
Languages
Montenegrin
Currency
Euro (€)

Location on the World Map

Montenegro
Europe · Southeast Europe
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Famous Personality

Stefan Savic

athlete

He is a well-known Montenegrin footballer who played for major European clubs.

Local Delicacy

Njeguski prsut

This is a prized dry-cured ham from Montenegro, traditionally smoked and air-dried.

National Symbols

National animalLion
National birdGolden eagle

Famous Landmark & Geography

Bay of Kotor, a famous landmark of Montenegro

Bay of Kotor

This dramatic Adriatic bay is famed for its medieval towns and mountain scenery.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropMaize

Maize has long been one of Montenegro's main field crops, especially in mixed smallholder farming.

Most grown fruitGrape

Grapes are Montenegro's signature fruit, underpinning its notable wine industry.

Major Cities

Podgorica Nikšić Herceg Novi Bar Budva

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Zla Kolata2,534 m
2Maja Rosit2,524 m
3Bobotov Kuk2,523 m
4Kučki Kom2,487 m

Major Airports

Podgorica Airport · Podgorica
IATA TGDICAO LYPG
Tivat Airport · Tivat
IATA TIVICAO LYTV

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
gusle

This one-string bowed lute is the emblematic instrument of Montenegrin epic singing and oral tradition.

2
frula

This end-blown shepherd flute is widely used in Montenegrin folk dance and village music.

3
tamburica

This plucked string instrument appears in folk ensembles across Montenegro and the wider Balkans.

4
accordion

Accordion is central to popular folk and wedding music in Montenegro.

5
tapan

This large double-headed drum provides the driving rhythm for traditional dances and celebrations.

Major Rivers

Tara Moraca Lim Piva

Bordering Countries

AlbaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaCroatiaKosovoSerbia