Montenegro

Montenegro is a country in Southeast Europe, located on the Adriatic Sea. It borders Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the southeast. The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica while its largest city is Nikšić. With an area of 13,812 square kilometers (5,333 sq mi) and an estimated population of 622,359 as of 2019 estimates Montenegro has one of lowest populations among European countries with roughly 2 people per km2 (6 per sq mi).

The nation was formerly part of Yugoslavia before it declared independence in 2006 following a referendum that passed by a slim majority making them the second youngest independent state after Kosovo. Prior to declaring independence they were known as Crna Gora which means Black Mountain referring their dark mountainscape along much coastline offering panoramic views over both sea islands such Biograd Island or Sveti Stefan island . Since then Montenegro has become more popular amongst tourists from all around world due variety attractions offer including beautiful beaches resorts at Budva Kotor , skiing option Durmitor National Park , fortresses old towns like Herceg Novi Bar , monasteries Ostrog Skadar Lake plus many others points interest for travelers discover explore this small yet diverse country .

Economically speaking most activity focused around tourism industry fishing agriculture although there also some light manufacturing automotive parts being done primarily near Podgorica other cities throughout region . In terms energy production main sources hydroelectricity produced dams rivers while remaining comes mostly coal natural gas imports neighboring states such Italy Greece Turkey Although official currency Euro since 2002 US dollar still widely accepted particularly tourist areas establishments dealing foreign customers goods services …

Politically democratic republic under presidency form government Prime Minister head executive branch legislature unicameral Parliament comprising 81 deputies representing multiple political parties serve 4 year terms elections held every 4 years last ones taking place 2020 President Milo Đukanović who been office since 2018 been major force behind modernizing economy reforms strengthening ties western nations gaining NATO membership 2017 furthering path full EU accession process which now underway negotiations slated conclude 2021