On 3 June 2006 ended the nearly 90 -year affiliation to Yugoslavia and the independent Republic of Montenegro was proclaimed.. The country has an area of ​​13812 sq km and about 625,000 inhabitants.. Podgorica - from 1946-1992 was called the city of Titograd - is with 140 000 inhabitants the largest city and also the capital..

The landscape is characterized by high mountain ranges and deep gorges.. Over 250 kilometers of coastline with sandy, rocky and pebble beaches are the basis for tourism, which has become the country´s main source of income.. The longest river is the 150 km long Tara and the Bobotov Kuk «2522 m» the highest mountain..

     

The first settlements were founded by the Slavs in the 6th century.. It was followed by the Byzantines, who had until the 11th Century, the rule over the territory of today´s Montenegro.. They were replaced by the Serbs and Montenegro was incorporated into the Altserbische Reich..
In the 14th century, the Turks conquered the area, but never completely subjugated it.. Danielo Petrovic Njegos achieved partial independence in the 18th century.. In 1852, now independent, Montenegro became a principality and in 1910 a kingdom.. In 1945 the country became part of Yugoslavia.. During the civil war, Montenegro was a member of the Serbia-Montenegro Confederation, and only in 2006, following a majority vote by the people, did Serbia succeed..
First settlements were founded in the 6th century by the Slavs.. It was followed by the Byzantines, who had until the 11th Century, the rule over the territory of today´s Montenegro.. They were replaced by the Serbs and Montenegro was incorporated into the Altserbische Reich..
In the 14th century, the Turks conquered the area, but never completely subjugated it.. Danielo Petrovic Njegos achieved partial independence in the 18th century.. In 1852, now independent, Montenegro became a principality and in 1910 a kingdom.. In 1945 the country became part of Yugoslavia.. During the civil war, Montenegro was a member of the Serbia-Montenegro Confederation and only in 2006, following a majority vote by the people, did Serbia succeed..

     
As mentioned above, tourism is the country´s main source of income.. Whether you choose the resorts on the Adriatic or visit one of the six national parks - there is much to offer and ´the guest is king´.. For culturally interested guests can also find a lot of gems of bygone days, worth a visit..

The number of campsites in the interior is still relatively small but there are always places where you can sleep without problems.. Restaurants and households are very pleased when you spend the night with them.. About € 10, - are to be paid for these simple places per WOMO, incl. Electricity and water..
Since the density of the filling stations is not very high, it is advisable to keep an eye on the fuel gauge and refuel in good time..








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