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Montenegro

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Montenegro is a small country on the Adriatic coast of the Balkans that separated from its union with Serbia and regained full independence in 2006. Its coastline features the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of steep mountains and Venetian-era towns, while Durmitor National Park, also UNESCO-listed, protects limestone peaks and the Tara River canyon. The capital is Podgorica. Ottoman rule shaped the interior for centuries, and the country uses the euro unilaterally despite not being a eurozone member.

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When did Montenegro separate from Serbia and become independent?

Montenegro regained full independence in 2006, after a referendum in May that year passed with roughly 55 percent of the vote. The country formally declared independence on June 3, 2006, dissolving its union with Serbia.

What currency does Montenegro use?

Montenegro uses the euro, even though it is not a member of the European Union or the eurozone. The country unilaterally adopted the currency after independence.

What UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Montenegro have?

Its coastline features the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of steep mountains and Venetian-era towns. Durmitor National Park, known for its mountains and canyons, is also on the UNESCO list.

What is the capital of Montenegro?

The capital is Podgorica. Montenegro is a small country on the Adriatic coast of the Balkans, with its most famous scenery concentrated along the coastline and mountainous interior.