Wikijunior:Europe/Montenegro

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Montenegro is a small country in south eastern Europe. It shares borders with Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia. The capital city is Podgorica. Montenegro is Europe's newest country.

[edit] Montenegro's History

In a referendum on May 21st, 2006 Montenegro voted for independence and the union of Serbia and Montenegro (previously known as Yugoslavia) came to an end.

Map showing the location of Montenegro in Europe
Map showing the location of Montenegro in Europe

[edit] Montenegro's Geography

The name Montenegro means 'black mountain' and Montenegro is a country with many high peaks near the borders with Albania and Kosovo (Serbia). The highest mountain in Montenegro is Bobotov Kuk at 2,522m.The water that is almost surrounding Montenegro is called the Adriatic Sea.

[edit] Montenegro's People

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