Montenegro

Montenegro Quick Facts…

Official NameMontenegro
Common NameMontenegro
NationalityMontenegrin(s) – noun, Montenegrin – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 2006 (from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro)
Administrative Divisions25 municipalities
Total Population599,849 (#172) with 68.5% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasPodgorica (capital city)
Major LanguagesSerbian 42.9%, Montenegrin (official) 37%, Bosnian, Albanian, Serbo-Croat
Electricity Access99.7% of total population
Internet Access82% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$13.646 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$22,100 (#88) – 2022 estimate
Total Area13,812 sq km / 5,333 sq mi (#161) with 2.6% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Southern Europe
Bordering CountriesAlbania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Serbia
Bordering Water BodiesAdriatic Sea

National Anthem: “Oj, svijetla majska zoro” (Oh, Bright Dawn of May)