Montenegro: flag, capital, currency and history

Montenegro is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Podgorica. The currency is the Euro. Languages spoken include Montenegrin.

Quick facts about Montenegro

Official name: Montenegro
Capital: Podgorica
Region: Europe, Southeast Europe
Currency: Euro (EUR, €)
Languages: Montenegrin
Calling code: +382
Internet domain: .me
Area: 13,812 km² (5,333 sq mi)
Land borders: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Serbia
Demonym: Montenegrin
National day: Statehood Day, July 13

Flag of Montenegro

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History of Montenegro

The area of Montenegro was part of the medieval state of Duklja and later the principality of Zeta. From the late 15th century it was a mountainous region that largely resisted Ottoman control, ruled by prince-bishops of the Petrovic-Njegos dynasty from the 17th century. The Congress of Berlin recognised Montenegrin independence in 1878, and it became a kingdom in 1910. In 1918 it joined the new Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, later Yugoslavia. After Yugoslavia broke up, Montenegro stayed in a union with Serbia until a referendum in May 2006. It declared independence that June. Its capital is Podgorica.

Key dates

1496Ottoman forces take control of the Zeta region, and the Montenegrin heartland remains semi-independent.
1852Danilo I becomes the first secular prince of Montenegro.
1878The Congress of Berlin recognises Montenegro as an independent state.
1910Montenegro is proclaimed a kingdom under Nikola I.
1918Montenegro joins the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
2006Montenegro declares independence after a May referendum.

A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.