Montenegro: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Montenegro

Montenegro is a small country in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea. Steep mountains rise right behind its sunny coast, and deep canyons cut through the north. It is known for the Bay of Kotor, old stone towns and beautiful national parks.

About Podgorica

Podgorica lies on a plain where the Ribnica River meets the Morača River, in the south-central part of the country. It is Montenegro's largest city and its centre of government and business.

Fun facts about Montenegro

1. The name Montenegro means "Black Mountain," after the dark forests that once covered Mount Lovćen.
2. The Bay of Kotor, a winding bay ringed by steep mountains and old stone towns, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. The Tara River Canyon in Durmitor National Park is one of the deepest canyons in Europe, about 1,300 metres deep.
4. Lake Skadar, shared with Albania, is the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula.
5. Montenegro uses the euro as its money even though it is not a member of the European Union.
6. Water polo, played in pools and in the sea, is often called Montenegro's national sport.