Montenegro

Where is Montenegro?

Montenegro is in Southeast Europe, Europe, bordering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Podgorica

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Southeast Europe

Population

631,219

Land area

13,812 km²

ISO codes

ME / MNE

Languages

Montenegrin

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+382

Internet domain

.me

How Montenegro compares

Montenegro ranks 162nd of 194 countries on this site by population and 156th by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 37th of 45 by population and 37th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Montenegro: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Montenegro flag breaks down as 69.7% red, 25.1% yellow, 3.8% orange, 0.9% blue and 0.5% green.

• 69.7% red
• 25.1% yellow
• 3.8% orange
• 0.9% blue
• 0.5% green

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Montenegro means Black Mountain, named for the dark forests that once covered its peaks.
2. The Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like inlet with walled towns, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Ostrog Monastery, carved into a vertical cliff, is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the Balkans.
4. The country's Adriatic coast packs beaches, olive groves, and rugged mountains into a narrow strip.
5. Montenegro declared independence peacefully in 2006, becoming one of Europe's youngest nations.

Bordering countries

• Albania
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Croatia
• Serbia

Montenegro: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Montenegro?

The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.

What continent is Montenegro in?

Montenegro is in Europe, specifically the Southeast Europe subregion.

What is the population of Montenegro?

Montenegro has a population of roughly 631,219 people, across a land area of 13,812 km².

What language is spoken in Montenegro?

The main language of Montenegro is Montenegrin.

Which countries border Montenegro?

Montenegro shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia.