Welcome to Montenegro 🇲🇪 — a remarkable destination in Southeast Europe. Its official name is Montenegro, and today around 623,525 people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 13,812 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Montenegro: key statistics, an introduction to Podgorica, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Montenegro
Montenegro lies in Southeast Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 13,812 square kilometres, it ranks 162nd in the world by total area.
Montenegro has a coastline as well as land borders with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo and Serbia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Podgorica serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Montenegro has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Montenegro is home to approximately 623,525 residents — the 171st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Montenegrins.
The main language spoken here is Montenegrin. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Montenegro rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Montenegro is +382. Websites from the country typically use the .me internet domain.
If Montenegro came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Podgorica) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Montenegro shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Montenegro
- Montenegro's flag emoji is 🇲🇪 — its two-letter country code is ME and its three-letter code is MNE.
- Montenegro covers 13,812 km², ranking 162nd in the world by area.
- With about 623,525 people, Montenegro holds the 171st spot in the world population ranking.
- Montenegro is a member state of the United Nations.
- Montenegro shares borders with 5 countries.
Montenegro — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Montenegro?
- The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.
- What is the population of Montenegro?
- Montenegro has a population of approximately 623,525 people, ranking 171st in the world.
- Where is Montenegro located?
- Montenegro is located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Montenegro?
- The main language spoken in Montenegro is Montenegrin.
- What currency is used in Montenegro?
- Montenegro uses the Euro (EUR).
