Europe/Southeast Europe
Montenegro
Podgorica
623.3K
13 812 km²
Euro
Coastal
Montenegrin
Historical Events
1450 - First Usage of Montenegro
The name Montenegro is first used to refer to the country.
1696 - Semi-Autonomy from the Ottoman Empire
Montenegro gains semi-autonomy under the rule of the House of Petrović-Njegoš.
1878 - Recognition of Independence
Montenegro's independence is recognized by the Great Powers at the Congress of Berlin.
1910 - Montenegro Becomes a Kingdom
Montenegro is officially declared a kingdom.
2006 - Independence Declaration
Montenegro declares its independence following a referendum.