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This week we are exploring the tiny country of Montenegro. The name Montenegro means “black mountain.” From the picture you see here, can you see how they came up with this name? A mountain range called the Dinaric Alps runs through Montenegro, and these mountains are covered with dark forests. Montenegro is a small country — slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut. Its population is about 680,000 people. The capital city of Montenegro is called Podgorica. Montenegro is in the southeastern part of Europe. It borders the Adriatic Sea. It also borders the countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Serbia. Montenegro has a special connection with Serbia, which we’ll learn more about shortly. People who live in Montenegro are called Montenegrins. The official language of Montenegro is Serbian, but some people also speak the Montenegrin language. About three-quarters of Montenegrins are Christians, and belong to a religion called the Eastern Orthodox Church. The man you see here is Montenegro’s president, Filip Vujanovic. He has been president since 2003, although Montenegro did not become a truly independent country until 2006.
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