GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MONTENEGRO
POPULATION: 676,872
LANGUAGE: Montenegrin
CURRENCY: Euro
Montenegro, one of the 6 republics that were part of Yugoslavia, was still together with Serbia as Yugoslavia even after other countries separated, after these two countries were together as Serbia and Montenegro until 2006, when a referendum was held and Montenegro got its independence with 55%. The Republic of Montenegro is defined as a democratic, prosperous and ecological country. In the east are Albania and Kosovo, Serbia in the north, Croatia in the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Adriatic Sea in the south.In addition to many historical sites, the old city of Kotor, the Durmitor and Tara River Canyon of Montenegro are protected by UNESCO.
ECONOMY OF MONTENEGRO
In Montenegro, which accelerated its economic growth after leaving Serbia, agriculture developed well.In recent years, the service sector in Montenegro, which is under pressure of privatization, is at the top with a share of approximately 90%. Tourism constitutes the biggest leg of the economy.
IMPORTANT DAYS AND HOLIDAYS IN MONTENEGRO
Victory day on May 9th
Statehood Day 13 June
Good Friday, April 29th
Orthodox Christmas 7 January
Orthodox Easter May 2