Montenegro
Montenegro
People: Montenegrin
Montenegro is located in Southeast Europe and has a population of around 623,327. Its capital city is Podgorica, and the most widely spoken official language is Montenegrin.
By the numbers, Montenegro is the 165th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 156th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 45 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Montenegro — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Montenegro |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Podgorica |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Southeast Europe |
| Population | 623,327 |
| Area | 13,812 km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official Language | Montenegrin |
| Dialling Code | +382 |
| Internet TLD | .me |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | ME / MNE |
| Borders | Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Serbia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Montenegro
What is the capital and currency of Montenegro?
The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica and the currency is the Euro (EUR), symbol €.
What is the capital of Montenegro?
The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.
What currency does Montenegro use?
Montenegro uses the Euro (EUR, symbol: €).
What language do they speak in Montenegro?
The official language of Montenegro is Montenegrin.
What is the dialling code for Montenegro?
The international dialling code for Montenegro is +382.
What side of the road does Montenegro drive on?
Montenegro drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Montenegro
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Kosovo
SerbiaThis page contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
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