Size:
14,000 Sq KM – 5.8% of UK (242,000 Sq KM)
Population:
620,000 – 1% of UK (65m)
Currency:
Euro
Language:
Serbian
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Capital:
Plugs:
Type C & Type F
Vaccinations:
None required to enter.
Country Dialing Code:
+382
Emergency Numbers:
Police – 122
Fire – 123
Ambulance – 124
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montenegro
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Reference – Visit Montenegro Website – https://www.visit-montenegro.com/montenegro/history/
The Turks took the rule over Montenegro in 1496 and join it to the Skadar province. Irrespective of that fact, Montenegro kept a high level of autonomy and fully regained its independence in 1645.
Then the spiritual leaders, bishops take the rule in Montenegro and also take over the management of the country. At the time, the authorities in Montenegro were the All-Montenegrin Assembly and the Assembly of chiefs, while on the lower levels there were meetings of the chiefs.
In 1697, the Montenegrin Assembly elevated Danilo I as the bishop. At that time the establishment of the Petrovic dynasty has started, as well as their fight for the unity of religion and politics.
Petar I Petrovic ( 1784 – 1830 ) is one of the most renowned persons in Montenegrin history. Lead by him, Montenegro strengthened its independence, and after the great victories over the more numerous Turkish army, it freed itself from the Turkish influence and domination.
He unified the Montenegrin clans and brought them closer to the coastal population, as the coast was under the influence of Austro-Hungary at the time. The successor of Petar I Petrovic was Petar II Petrovic Njegos. He was an extraordinary statesman, philosopher and writer. During his rule, this superb ruler established the state institutions, administrative and state authorities.
He maintained links with Russia and engaged often in the fights against the Turks. He wrote many literary works, such as “Gorski Vijenac” (“The Mountain Wreath”) and “Luca Mikrokozma” (“The light of microcosm), which made him one of the greatest writers of the world. During the rule of his successor, Danilo, the sovereignty of Montenegro was strengthened further and formally recognized.
The important victory against the Turks in the Grahovac battle in 1858 contributed to that.
Montenegrin people, although significantly weaker in numbers, won in a significant number of battles against the Turks. During his rule, the Prince and King Nikola enabled Montenegro to achieve significant political objectives. Lead by him, Montenegro recovered Bar and Ulcinj, and thus got a part of the Adriatic coast, and it also recovered Podgorica, Kolasin and Niksic.
At the Berlin Congress, Montenegro received full international recognition. The fact that Montenegro was the only country in the Balkans that successfully fought against the Ottoman Empire impressed Europe, and Montenegro became a kingdom in 1910.
The 20th century represented a difficult period for Montenegro, as it lost its independence at the time and it disappeared from the political map of Europe.
When World War I broke out, Montenegro sided with Serbia and the allies. In 1916, after surrendering to Austro-Hungary, King Nikola went to exile. He spent a period of time in Italy and then went to France. The attempts of the King and his Government to influence the events in Montenegro at the time were not successful.
Serbia annexed Montenegro in 1918 and thus Montenegro lost everything that is gained through the centuries: its statehood, army and dynasty.
With the fall of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia before fascist Germany in World War II, Montenegro proved again that the spirit of freedom cherished by its people did not disappear.
On July 13, 1941, a large number of Montenegrins stood up against the Italian occupiers.
After World War II Montenegro improved its legal and state status and became one of the six equal republics of the Yugoslav federation…
After the turbulent years, at the end of the 20th century, and after the disintegration of former Yugoslavia, Montenegro remained in the union with Serbia, thus these two republics formed the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
Most citizens at the referendum held on May 21, 2006, voted independence of Montenegro. Thus today Montenegro is an independent state internationally recognized. UN received Montenegro as 192nd country member on July 27, 2006.
Every Montenegrin will be proud to speak to you for hours about his history and his ancestors.
