Montenegro Travel Overview
GENERAL
Official name of the state
Republic of Montenegro.
Capital
Podgorica.
Geography
According to topschoolsintheusa, Montenegro is located in south-eastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea. The relatively sparsely populated country borders Serbia in the north, Kosovo in the east, Albania in the southeast and Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia in the west. Montenegro is a small mountainous region on the Adriatic Sea and is located in the Southeast Dinarides. In the north are the central high mountain massifs, the Durmitor with the highest mountain in Montenegro, the Bobotov Kuk (2,522 m) and the Prokletije massif, the highest peaks in the country. The short Adriatic coast includes the port town of Bar and the Bay of Kotor.
Government
Parliamentary democracy, constitution of 2007. Montenegro has been an independent state since February 4, 2003. Before that, Montenegro was the smaller republic of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Between February 4, 2003 and May 21, 2006, Montenegro was part of the Confederation of Serbia and Montenegro. On May 21, 2006, as a result of the referendum, the country left the state union of Serbia and Montenegro and has since been a state independent of Serbia. The formal declaration of independence by the Montenegrin parliament took place on June 3, 2006.
Head of state
Filip Vujanovic, since 2003.
Head of government
Dusko Markovic, since November 2016.
Electricity
220 V, 50 Hz.
Time zone
Central European Time: CET +2 (CET +3 from March 26 to October 29, 2017)
LANGUAGE
Overview
The official languages are Serbian (63.6%), Montenegrin (22%), Bosnian (5.5%), Albanian (5.3%) and Croatian.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Annotation
In addition, religious holidays of the Orthodox Church are observed in most parts of the country.
DUTY-FREE SHOPPING
Overview
The following items can be imported into Montenegro duty-free (people aged 17 and over):
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 250 grams of tobacco;
1 liter of spirits over 22% and 2 liters of wine;
250 ml eau de toilette or perfume up to 50 g;
Personal effects when they are taken out again.
ECONOMY
Business etiquette
Business hours: Mo-Fr 07.00 / 08.00-15.00 / 16.00.
Economy
Trade Department of the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro
Dessauer Straße 28/29, 2nd floor, D-10963 Berlin
Tel: (030) 51 65 10 70.
Trade Department of the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro
Rennweg 3, A-1030 Vienna
Tel: (01) 713 25 95.
Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Central Europe (SEC)
c / o SOFI, Stauffacherstrasse 45, CH-8026 Zurich
Tel: (044) 249 45 65.
Internet: www.swisscham.ch
Montenegrin
Chamber of Commerce ul. Novaka Miloseva 29-II, CS-81000 Podgorica
Tel: (081) 23 04 45.
Internet: www.pkcg.org
Business contacts
Trade Department of the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro
Dessauer Straße 28/29, 2nd floor, D-10963 Berlin
Tel: (030) 51 65 10 70.
Trade Department of the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro
Rennweg 3, A-1030 Vienna
Tel: (01) 713 25 95.
Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Central Europe (SEC)
c / o SOFI, Stauffacherstrasse 45, CH-8026 Zurich
Tel: (044) 249 45 65.
Internet: www.swisscham.ch
Montenegrin
Chamber of Commerce ul. Novaka Miloseva 29-II, CS-81000 Podgorica
Tel: (081) 23 04 45.
Internet: www.pkcg.org
COMMUNICATION
Phone
International direct dialing. Public telephone calling cards are available from post offices and tobacco shops.
Cellphone
Cellular companies include MONET DOO (GSM 900, Internet: www.monetcg.com) and ProMonte GSM (GSM 900/1800, Internet: www.promonte.com). There are international roaming agreements with German, Austrian and Swiss providers.
Internet
There are, among others, the Internet providers Crna Gora (Internet: www.cg.yu) and EUnet (Internet: www.eunet.yu). Internet cafes can be found in the larger cities.
Post Office
Airmail to Western Europe takes about one to two weeks. Postage stamps are available in bookstores.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
SHOP
Overview
We recommend carpets, embroidery, lace, leather work, sneakers, pec filigree work, metal work and Turkish tea sets.
Shop opening times: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Department stores and supermarkets in larger cities and tourist centers are usually open all day (Mon-Sat 8 am-8pm). Some supermarkets also open on Sunday mornings.
NIGHTLIFE
Introduction
In the larger cities and holiday resorts there is a varied nightlife with bars, nightclubs, cinemas and theaters. Cinemas are open until 11 p.m., nightclubs until 3 a.m. and restaurants until midnight.
CULINARY
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels
Deluxe hotels are mainly available in some holiday resorts on the coast in Montenegro and especially on the exclusive holiday island of Sveti Stefan. Hotels in the other categories often offer very limited service. The best hotels are often fully booked. Advance booking is strongly recommended. More information from Monte Adria (see addresses). Categories: Deluxe, A-, B-, C- and D-Class. 1st, 2nd and 3rd class pensions can be found everywhere. Guest houses that also offer rooms can be found on most of the main streets. Further information is available from travel agencies and tourist information centers.
CULTURE
Religion
The main religious communities are Christians (especially the Montenegrin Orthodox Church (74.2%), but also Catholics (3.5%)) and Muslims (17.7%).
Social rules of conduct
Tip: 10% in hotels, restaurants and taxis.
CLIMATE
Best travel time
The climate in Montenegro is Mediterranean and mild, the vegetation is subtropical. In summer, Mediterranean temperatures are reached on the Adriatic coast. The winter on the coast is mild and without snow and the summer is dry and hot. Autumn is usually very mild and spring often starts very early. In the hinterland of Montenegro there is a more continental climate with snowfall in winter.
COUNTRY DATA
Area code +382 Area (km2) 13,812 Population 647,073 Population density (per km2) 47 Population in 2015 Member of the EU No main emergency number 112
