Trivia in Montenegro

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Europe / Eastern Europe

National symbols

Flag: Red field with golden border, featuring national coat of arms with double-headed eagle at center

Montenegro Flag

Emblem: National emblem centered on golden double-headed eagle of Njegoš Royal House, with golden lion and green shield on chest

Montenegro Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • International vehicle registration code is MNE, not ME.
  • Country name derives from Italian meaning 'black mountain.'
  • Rare non-EU nation using euro without own currency.
  • Internet country domain ".me" popular for personal use.
  • Area roughly same as Japan's Fukushima Prefecture.
  • Featured as setting country in film '007 Casino Royale.'
  • World's largest ancient olive tree (estimated over 2000 years) in Bar.
  • Men's water polo team is European championship regular powerhouse.
  • World Heritage ratio per land area among Europe's highest.
  • Capital is Podgorica but cultural institutions concentrated in old royal capital Cetinje.

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