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synonymThe Republic of Montenegro(a country in the southwestern Balkans) usually Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin : Crna Gora, Montenegro), Located in Europe Balkan Peninsula Midwest, southeast the same Albania As neighbors, the northeast is the same Serbia Connected, northwest same Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia Bordering, the southwest is on the verge of The Adriatic Sea The coastline is 293 kilometers long and the land area is 13,900 square kilometers. The west and central areas are hilly plains, and the north and northeast are plateaus and mountains. The average annual precipitation is 1798 mm. Winters are cold and rainy, and summers are hot and dry. The climate is divided from south to north into Mediterranean climate, temperate continental climate and mountain climate. Montenegro has 25 administrative regions and its capital is Podgorica. In 2023, Montenegro has a population of 617,000 [27] .
In the 9th century, the Slavs established the "Duklia" state in the region of Montenegro. In the 11th century, "Duklia" was renamed "Zeta", and at the end of the 12th century, it was incorporated into Serbia and became an administrative province of Serbia. In the 15th century, the Ottoman Empire occupied the present Podgorica And to the north, the Zeta dynasty fell. 1878 Berlin Conference Recognition of Montenegro as an independent State. The year 1918 World War I Later, Montenegro was once again incorporated into Serbia and joined the "Republic of Serbia". Kingdom of Serbo-Croat-Slovenia It was renamed in 1929 Kingdom of Yugoslavia . In the early 1990s, the Yugoslav Federation was dissolved and the two republics of Montenegro and Serbia were united Federal Republic of Yugoslavia . On 4 February 2003, the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia adopted the Constitutional Charter of Serbia and Montenegro, which was renamed Serbia and Montenegro . In May 2006, Montenegro held a referendum on national independence. On June 3 of the same year, Montenegro declared independence [2] .
Montenegro GDP in 2021:4.96 billion euros. GDP growth rate: 13.0%. GDP per capita: €8,002. [29]
Chinese name
Montenegro [1-2]
Foreign name
Montenegro [1]
Crna Gora
continent
Europe
capital
Podgorica [1]
Major city
Niksic , Cetigne , Budva , Kotor , Barr , New Helceg , Berane Etc. [1]
National Day
July 13th
National song
" Ah, early morning in May " [1]
Country code
MNE
Official language
Montenegrin [1]
currency
Euro [1]
Time zone
UTC+1
Political system
A parliamentary republic
National leader
Yakov Milatovich [24] (President) , Milojko Spajic [30] (Prime Minister)
Population number
617,000 [2] [26] (2023)
Population density
46.7 persons/km2 [7] (2020)
Major nationality
Montenegrin [1]
Major religion
Orthodox Church [1]
Land area
13900 km²
Water area ratio
1.5%
Total GDP
5.92 billion euros [2] [27] [31] (2022)
Per capita GDP
€9598 [27] [31] (2022)
International telephone area code
382
International domain name abbreviation
.me
Road access
Keep to the right
Largest city
Podgorica
Standard & Poor's ratings
BB
Leading institution
University of Black Mountain

Historical evolution

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Ancient times

The ancestors of the Montenegrin region were The Illyrians In the 3rd century BC Ancient Rome Conquered, part of the province of Illyria, Roman Empire After the fall, Illyria fell Goth Hands. The Byzantine Empire Emperor Justinian the First And conquered the region.
AD 6th ~ 7th century, part Slavs cross The Carpathian Mountains Move one's residence Balkan Peninsula And integrated with the local Elias.
In the 9th century, the first "Dukria" state was established in the Montenegrin region.
In the 11th century, "Duklia" was renamed "Zeta", and at the end of the 12th century, it was incorporated into Serbia and became an administrative province of Serbia. [1]
In 1389, the Ottoman Turks were killed Kosovo Campaign The Serbs were defeated and Montenegro regained its independence.
In 1516, Montenegro became a state Cetigne centered theocracy The country. The monarch is a bishop who combines political and religious power. Often fought against the Ottoman Turks and Albanians, Montenegro was the only part of the Balkans not to be conquered by the Turks.

Modern times

In 1878, at the Congress of Berlin, Montenegro was officially recognized as an independent state and its territory was doubled. Due to the Albania Its southern territory was not settled until 1880. Montenegro eventually gained the Podgorica Plain and included Barr And Uzinia two small ports on the 40 km coast [1] .
World War I During that time Montenegro joined The Entente countries To assist its ally Serbia Austro-hungarian Empire The invasion of [1] .
Montenegro was fully occupied by Austria-Hungary in January 1916. In November 1918, the Austro-Hungarian troops withdrew and were replaced by Serbian irregular troops and militias. Under this new rule, a National Assembly was convened and, on 26 November, Nicholas was deposed and the country incorporated into Serbia. After the First World War, a number of southern Slavic peoples were formed Kingdom of Serbo-Croat-Slovenia In 1929, the country was renamed Kingdom of Yugoslavia Montenegro became a part of it [1] .
In April 1941, part of the area was occupied by Italy, but an uprising broke out immediately, and fighting continued thereafter. By the end of 1944, Communist partisans using British weapons controlled most of the country. The Montenegrin communists are Tito The core of the guerrilla group provided most of its officers and leaders, such as one of the Big Four Gilas [1] .

modern

After World War II, on November 29, 1945, Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia Founded, changed in 1963 Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia By Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina (referred to as Bosnia and Herzegovina), Macedonia, Montenegro 6 republics and Kosovo And Vojvodina are two autonomous provinces. Montenegro became one of the six member republics of Yugoslavia [1] .
In 1991-1992, the four member states of Yugoslavia declared their independence. Montenegro and Serbia became the only remaining Yugoslav republics [14] .
On April 27, 1992, the two republics of Serbia and Montenegro were formed Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) [14] .
On 4 February 2003, the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia adopted the Charter of Serbia and Montenegro, which changed the name of the state to "Serbia and Montenegro". Serbia and Montenegro "(referred to as the black). Under the Charter, the two republics have the right to independence after February 2006 through referendums [1] .
On 21 May 2006, a referendum was held in Montenegro, with 55.5% of those who took part in the referendum voting in favour of independence, exceeding the 55% required by the Montenegro Referendum Act. On 3 June 2006, Montenegro declared its independence. On June 22, Serbia and Montenegro formally established diplomatic relations. June 28, 60th edition United Nations General Assembly Unanimously adopted a resolution admitting Montenegro as The United Nations The 192nd member State [2] .
On March 28, 2017, United States Senate Hold a vote to approve Montenegro's accession North Atlantic Treaty Organization [3] .
In May 2022, Montenegro was listed as a candidate country for membership in the European Union. [16]

Geographical environment

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Regional location

Montenegro is a mountainous country located in the north-central Balkans in southern Europe on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea [13] . It covers an area of 13,900 square kilometers. [2] Total coastline length: 293 km (73 km beach length).
Regional location

landform

landform
Old Montenegro (southwest) is mainly Karst landform There is no grass growing in the wilderness, and there is some arable land, such as the former capital Cetigne The Zeta Valley. Mount Bobotovkuk, located in the north-central part of the country, is the highest peak at 2,522 meters above sea level, and the nearby Tala River has a gorge up to 1,300 meters, which has also been listed World heritage site . The eastern part of the country is richer, with large forests and meadows. Only the coastal area is a narrow plain area, and the rivers flow in two opposite directions, the Pica River, the Tara River and the River Limbjoki Flow northward; The Moratza and Zeta rivers flow south. The north-western Kotor fjord is the most southerly fjord in Europe, with the ancient city of Kotor on the east coast, now listed as a World Heritage site. There are Dumitore National Park And Skadar Lake National Park.
The west and center of Montenegro are hilly plains, and the north and northeast are plateaus and mountains. Forest coverage rate 45% [1] .

Climatic characteristics

The average annual rainfall in Montenegro is 1798 mm. Winters are cold and rainy, and summers are hot and dry. The climate is divided from south to north into Mediterranean climate, temperate continental climate and mountain climate. [1]

Natural resources

Montenegro is rich in forest and water resources, with a forest cover area of 540,000 hectares, accounting for 39.43% of the total area of Montenegro. Aluminum, coal and other resources are abundant, about 36 million tons of bauxite ore and 350 million tons of lignite [2] .

Administrative division

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Administrative division

Montenegro has 25 administrative regions. [1] They are: Andrievica, Bar, Berane, Bielopolje, Budva, Chettigne, Danilovgrad, Hertsegenovi, Kolasin, Kotor, Moyekovac, Nikic, Plav, Plevlja, Pluzhny, Podgorica, Rozaya, Savinik, Tivat, Ursingje, Zabryk.

capital

Podgorica (Podgorica), Population 193,000 (2022). [31]

National symbol

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Country name

Black Mountain (Montenegrine: landomyzina Gonzilla /Crna Gora), named after the Lovchen Mountain, which is its historical center. At the center of a centuries-long struggle with Turkey. The Taiwanese translation is Mentecoro/Montenegro or Mentecoro.

flag

Flag of Montenegro
Flag of Montenegro It was opened on 12 July 2004. The flag is rectangular in shape, with a 2:1 ratio of length to width. The flag of the former Kingdom of Montenegro. The red flag has a gold edge on the four sides and a "double-headed eagle" in the center. The golden lion on the eagle's chest is the symbol of the ancient dynasty of Montenegro.

National emblem

Coat of arms of Montenegro
Coat of arms of Montenegro For a head of golden wings Two-headed Hawk It symbolizes the unity of church and state. The shield on the chest is painted with a walking lion, a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The eagle had a crown on its head, and a king's ball and a scepter in its PAWS. The emblem began in 1481. Kingdom of Yugoslavia The emblem of the kingdom was changed during the period. Under Communist rule, the Soviet-style national emblem was adopted, and the double-headed eagle was replaced by the Lovchen Mountain. Yugoslavia After the disintegration, the double-headed eagle emblem was restored. The National emblem was adopted on 12 July 2004.

National anthem

" Ah, early morning in May ". The song was originally a folk song popular in the Montenegrin region and was called "O Hero's Morning" in 1863. During World War II, Sekule Deljevic, the prime minister of the fascist puppet government installed by Italy at the time, rewrote the lyrics and made it the national anthem of the puppet country at the time. In 2006, after Montenegro declared independence, it was re-adopted as the national anthem, and the song was criticized by some because the lyrics were written by people who collaborated with the Nazis and committed war crimes.
National anthem of Montenegro
Ah, early morning in May
Our mother Montenegro
We are the sons of your rock
The guardian of your honor
We love you, mighty mountain
The canyon where you stand
Never give in
Chains that bind slaves
When our unity takes wings
Fly to the top of Lofchen
Would have celebrated with pride
Our dear motherland
Our mighty river of waves
Flow to two seas
Take our voice to the ocean
Montenegro will last forever.

National stone

coralline
coralline Coral image like branches, bright colors and beautiful, can be used as decorations. Gemstone corals are red, pink and orange-red. The red color is due to the fact that corals absorb about 1% of the sea water during their growth Iron oxide While formed, black is due to containing Organic matter [12] .

National bird

lammergeier
lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus is 95 to 125 cm long for males and 100 to 130 cm long for females, with a wingspan of 235 to 280 cm and a weight of 5 to 7 kg. [17] The overall plumage is dark brown. It gets its name from the black beard hanging under its mouth. The head is grayish white, with black perforated veins, extending forward to connect with the whisker feathers on the chin. The hindhead, neck, thorax, and upper abdomen are reddish brown, with black spots on the hindhead and forechest. It inhabits the mountainous bare rock area at an altitude of 500 ~ 4000 meters.

population

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In 2023, 617,000. Ethnic Hessians make up 45%, ethnic Serbs 29%, ethnic Bosniaks 8.6%, and ethnic Albanians 4.9%. [2] [26]

political

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Political situation

After independence, Montenegro was politically stable. In April 2022, Dritan ABAZOVI was elected Prime Minister. On August 20, 2022, the Parliament of Montenegro passed a motion of no confidence in the government and the government entered a caretaker state. On 16 March 2023, President Milo Dukanovi announced the dissolution of Parliament. On 2 April, Jakov MILATOVI, the candidate of the "Europe Now" movement party, was elected the new president. In June, Montenegro held parliamentary elections, and the Europe Now movement party emerged as the largest party in parliament. [31]

regime

Democratic Parliamentary republic .

constitution

Montenegro's first post-independence constitution was approved by the Parliament on 19 October 2007 and came into force on 22 October 2007. [1]

congress

Subject article: Parliament of Montenegro
Parliament of Montenegro is National legislature, unicameral. Members are elected by direct election for a four-year term. The current Parliament was formed on 27 July 2023, with a total of 81 seats. Among them, 24 seats were held by the Movement for Europe Now, 21 seats by the Socialist Democratic Party, 13 seats by the New Serbian Democratic Party and the Democratic People's Party, 11 seats by the Democratic Montenegro Party and the United Reform Movement Party, 6 seats by the Bosniak Party, 2 seats by the Socialist People's Party, 3 seats by the Albanian Party and 1 seat by the Croatian Party. [31]

judiciary

The courts are divided into the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court, the Administrative Court, the Appellate Court, the Economic Court, the Intermediate Court and the Lower court. Acting President of the Supreme Court Vesna VU (female). The President of the Constitutional Court, Budimir Shchepanovi, was elected in December 2020. The national procuratorial system consists of a supreme Procuratorate, a special procuratorate, two high procuratorates and 13 primary procuratorates. Tatjana BEGOVI (female), Acting Prosecutor General of the Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office. [1-2] [33]

government

Executive body of state power. The current government will be formed in October 2023. Milojko Spajic, the prime minister; Aleksa BE, the deputy prime minister for security, home affairs, Europe and foreign affairs; Momo KOPRIVICA, the deputy prime minister for politics, justice and anti-corruption; The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of labor, Education, Health and Social Affairs, Srcan PAVI Zevi, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of economic policy and Minister of Economic Development, Nik GJELOSHAJ, Dragoslav Szykic, Deputy Prime Minister for Demography and Youth and Minister of Sports and Youth, Filip IVANOVI, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Filip RADULOVI, Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs; Janko ODOVI, Minister of Spatial Planning, Urbanisation and State Assets; Maida GOR, Minister of European Affairs; Finance Minister Novica VUKOVI, Education, Science and Innovation Minister Angela JAK (female), Justice Minister Andrej MILOVI, "Naida NI" (female), Minister of Labor and Social Welfare; "Vojislav", Minister of Health; "Sascha MUJOVI", Minister of Energy and Mines; Danilo Boheme, Minister of Interior; Dragan KRAPOVI, Minister of Defense; Vladimir MARTINOVI, Minister of Tourism, Ecology, sustainable Development and Northern Development; Tamara VUJOVI, Minister of Culture and Media; Vladimir JOKOVI, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Resources Management; Marashi DUKAJ, Minister of Public Administration; Minister of Human and Minority Rights Fatmir Djeka. [33]

Political party

Implement a multi-party system. The main political parties are:
Main political parties in Montenegro
Party name
Party information
Socialist Democratic Party (Demokratska Partija Socijalista Crne Gore)
It was originally the Party of the Union of Communists of Montenegro, but changed its current name in June 1991. The acting party chairman is Danijel Zivkovi.
United Reform Action
Established in 2015. The chairman of the party is Dritan ABAZOVI.
The "Europe Now" Movement
It will be established in 2022. The chairman of the party is Milojko Spajic.
Socialist People's Party (Socijalistika Narodna Partija Crne Gore)
Established in 1998. The chairman of the party is Vladimir JOKOVI.
Democratic Montenegro Party (Demokratska Crna Gora)
Established in April 2015. The chairman of the party is Aleska BE.
New Serbian Democratic Party (Nova Srpska Demokratija)
Established in 2009. The president of the party is Andrija MANDI Di.
People's Democratic Party (Demokratska Narodna Partija)
Established in 2012. The chairman of the party is Milan KNE Zevi.
Reference materials: [31]

dignitaries

Montenegrin dignitaries
job
name
Character information
Presidents of Montenegro
He was born on December 7, 1986. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Montenegro. After graduation, he worked for Deutsche Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Minister of Economic Development of Montenegro, 2020-2022. In June 2022, he participated in the formation of the "Europe Now" movement party. He was elected President in April 2023 and took office on May 21.
Prime Ministers of Montenegro
He was born on September 24, 1987. Master's degree in Financial Economics, HEC Paris. Minister of Finance and Social Welfare of Montenegro from 2020 to 2022. In 2022, he joined the founding of the "Europe Now" movement party and served as its president. He became Prime Minister in October 2023. [33]
Reference materials: [30] 29 - [33]

economy

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Tourism and the aluminum industry are the pillars of Montenegro's economy, which has been in decline due to war and international sanctions after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. In recent years, with the improvement of the external environment and the advancement of various economic reforms, the economy has gradually recovered and shown an overall growth trend. The Montenegrin government takes tourism, energy, agriculture and infrastructure as key areas, and attaches great importance to improving the investment environment and attracting foreign investment.
Key economic data for 2022 are as follows:
Gross Domestic Product: 5.92 billion euros.
GDP growth rate: 6.4%.
GDP per capita: €9,598.
Currency: Euro (not in eurozone).
Inflation rate: 17.2%.
Unemployment rate: 13.1% (2023).
(Data source: National Statistical Office of Montenegro, Central Bank of Montenegro, etc.) [31]

Farming and animal husbandry

China's agricultural land area is about 256,000 hectares, accounting for about 18.5 percent of the total land area. Most of the agricultural land is pasture and artificial grassland, and the arable land area is 33400 hectares. The main agricultural products are wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, plums, olives and grapes. The main livestock products are: cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry, horses. [2] [31]

industry

In 2022, industrial output decreased by 3.3% year-on-year. The main industrial sectors are mining, construction, metallurgy, food processing, electricity and wood processing. [31]

Service industry

Montenegro's service industry is relatively developed, among which tourism is one of the most important industries in Montenegro. The service industry mainly includes wholesale and retail, accommodation and catering, real estate, telecommunications, finance and so on. [2]

tourism

Tourism is an important part of Montenegro's national economy and a major source of foreign exchange earnings. The main scenic areas are the Adriatic Seashore and the National Park. In 2023, the total number of foreign tourists to Montenegro is about 2.45 million. Tourists mainly come from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and so on. [1] [31]

foreign trade

The main trading partners are: Serbia, China, Germany, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, etc. In 2022, foreign trade totaled 4.23 billion euros, an increase of 43.9% over the previous year. Among them, the export value was 700 million euros, an increase of 60.2%; Imports amounted to 3.53 billion euros, an increase of 41.1%. [2] [23]

Finance and finance

At the end of 2022, public debt stood at 4.1 billion euros, or about 70.8% of GDP. [23]

culture

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Language

The official language is Montenegrin English and Serbian are also widely spoken. [1]

religion

St. Tripuna Catholic Church
Most of the country believes in it Orthodox Church Coastal areas believe Catholicism The interior is Orthodox. The eastern part is Islamic. [1]

Festivals

New Year: January 1st
Orthodox Christmas : January 7-8
Easter : Sunday after the first full moon after the start of spring
National Day: July 13 (Montenegro Anti-Fascist Uprising Day) [1]

custom

Soldiers of the Army of the Republic of Montenegro in Afghanistan
Montenegrin dining is based on etiquette, no special taboos. When visiting Montenegrin friends, dining etiquette is more casual. Three meals a day in Montenegro are different from China, breakfast is about 10:30, lunch is between 15:00 and 16:00, and dinner is about 21:00. As Montenegro is a multi-ethnic state, special attention should be paid to the various ethnic groups as well as the rituals of different faiths such as Orthodox, Catholic and Islamic [1] .

Military affairs

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The president is commander in chief of the armed forces. The National Security Council is the highest military decision-making body in Montenegro and consists of the President, the Speaker of Parliament, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, and the Chief of the General Staff [2] . 2006 Compulsory military service was abolished [4] . He joined the NATO Partnership for Peace program in December 2006 and the NATO Membership Action Plan in December 2009. It joined NATO on 5 June 2017 [2] .

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railway

Montenegro has 250 km of railway lines, all of which are monorail, of which 225 km are electrified. Due to lack of funds, Montenegro's railway transport has problems such as aging equipment and poor maintenance of locomotives. The Montenegrin railway network is divided into the following three lines:
The first is the Bar to Belgrade International line, which is an important sea passage in Serbia, with a total of 17 stations along the line and a length of 167.4 kilometers in Montenegro.
The second is the Podgorica to Shkuta International line, which connects the port of Bar through Podgorica and is an important sea passage in the Shkuta region of Albania, with a total length of 63.5 km, of which 29.5 km is in Montenegro.
The Podgorica to Nikic domestic line, which was originally part of the Podgorica to Sarajevo narrow gauge international railway, currently retains only the Podgorica to Nikic section, and has been electrified with standard rails, with a length of 56.4 km.
In 2020, the number of railway passengers in Montenegro was 470,000, down 52.0% from the previous year.
In 2020, Montenegro's rail freight volume was 1.15 million tons, an increase of 1.8% over the previous year. [18]

highroad

The total length of roads in Montenegro is 9,825 km. [28]
In 2020, the number of road passengers in Montenegro was 2.7 million, down 64.8% from the previous year; Cargo volume was 800,000 tons, down 10.1% from the previous year.
There are no highways in Montenegro. The new North-South Expressway priority section (about 41 km) was completed on November 30, 2021. [18]

shipping

Bar Port is the main seaport of Montenegro and the deepest natural port in the Adriatic Sea, through which countries and regions around the world can be reached, with a designed cargo throughput of about 5 million tons. Other small seaports in Montenegro include the ports of Kotor and Zelenica. The total throughput in 2022 will be 2.93 million tons. [18] [28]

aviation

Montenegro There are two airports, Podgorica Airport and Tivat Airport, connecting more than 30 destinations in Europe and the Middle East. [28] In 2020, the passenger volume of Montenegro's airports will reach 520,000, down 80.4%; Cargo volume was 337 tons, down 61.3%.
There are no direct flights between Montenegro and China, which can be transferred via Frankfurt, Vienna, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Moscow and other cities. [18]

society

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People's livelihood

Montenegro has about 1.27 million mobile phone subscribers. In 2022, the average monthly salary is 712 euros. [28]

Science and technology

Montenegro is a relatively backward country in the former Yugoslavia with a weak scientific and technological innovation foundation. In recent years, although the investment in research and development has been increased, there is still a large space for development. For the first time in 2020, Montenegro was ranked in the European Innovation Ranking, being recognized as a "moderate innovator" by the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS). [18]

education

Montenegro has a comprehensive education system, including preschool, primary, secondary, higher, adult and special education. Eight-year compulsory education has been made universal. The University of Montenegro is a national comprehensive institution of higher learning, and there are two private universities, the University of Lower Gorica and the University of the Mediterranean. [18] [32]

Physical education

Sport in Montenegro
Montenegro first participated in the Olympic Games in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games However, they did not win any MEDALS at the Games. The 2012 London Olympic Games is the second time Montenegro competed in the Olympic Games, water polo, handball and basketball are the traditional advantages of Montenegro, the evening of August 11, 2012 London Olympic Games women's handball final is a win-win game, the traditional strong team Norway with 26: 23 victory over the Olympic new army Montenegro, to achieve the female hand defending, the first time to participate in the Olympic Games of Montenegro female hand won the runner-up, and won the first medal in the history of the Olympic Games for Montenegro.

medium

In 2008, there were 98 newspapers in Montenegro, the main dailies being Izvestia, Victory and Day. In 2008, there were 100 magazine publishers. Montenegro News Agency (MINA) is the only news agency in Montenegro. In 2008, there were 43 radio and 19 television stations. Montenegro National Radio and Television (RTCG) is state-owned.

Postal service

On weekdays, the post office is open from 8 to 20. Calling cards are available at post offices and newsstands and can be used to make international calls from public phones. Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz [5] .

Medical treatment

According to the World Bank, Montenegro spends about 6.4 percent of its GDP on health care. The Ministry of Health of Montenegro is responsible for administering the health care system in Montenegro. Health services in Montenegro have primary, secondary and tertiary health care services. There are about 7,476 employees in public health institutions (including public pharmacies), and healthcare workers account for about 78.0% of the total number of employees. Montenegro has 2.2 doctors per 1,000 inhabitants, which is below the EU 3.0 target. Montenegro has 1 clinical centre, 7 general hospitals, 3 specialist hospitals, 18 health centres, 1 public health institute and 55 public pharmacies. [18]

nationality

Montenegro does not recognize Dual nationality . Montenegro has a nationality policy that combines descent with place of birth. If on the date of birth both parents or a single parent (father or mother) have Montenemontenean nationality, or if one parent has Montenemontenean nationality and the other is stateless, the child has Montenemontenean nationality, regardless of the place of birth [5] .
According to the provisions of the Montenegrin Nationality Law, foreign citizens who have reached the age of 18 May apply for Montenegrin citizenship, provided that they have obtained valid residence in Montenegro and continuously resided in Montenegro for 5 years or more, have a legal source of living expenses, have submitted an application for withdrawal from the country of origin and have mastered the Montenegrin language [5] .

diplomacy

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Foreign policy

It regards EU membership as its primary strategic goal, while considering the EU, the United States and China as its main partners. China pursues a good-neighborly and friendly policy and is committed to promoting regional peace and stability. At the end of 2008, it applied to join the European Union, obtained EU candidate status in December 2010, and started accession negotiations in June 2012. He joined NATO in June 2017. [34]

External relations

  • Relations with China
There is a traditional friendship between the people of China and Montenegro. Minister for Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2006 Li Zhaoxing In reply to Foreign Minister Miodraga Vlahovic of the Republic of Montenegro, the Chinese government decided to recognize the Republic of Montenegro with immediate effect and stressed that China is willing to develop friendly and cooperative relations with the Republic of Montenegro on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. On July 6 of the same year, Li Zhaoxing and Montenegrin Foreign Minister Miodraga Vlahovic signed the Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Montenegro in Beijing. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, bilateral relations have developed well and political mutual trust has been continuously enhanced. The two sides have achieved remarkable results in exchanges and cooperation in economy, trade, culture, tourism and other fields [1] .
In 2023, the bilateral trade volume between China and Montenegro was 220 million US dollars, down 16.1% year on year, of which the export volume of China was 180 million US dollars, down 16.6% year on year, and the import volume was 40 million US dollars, down 14.1% year on year.
The two governments have established mechanisms of joint economic Commission and scientific and technological Cooperation Committee. The Cooperation Agreement between China Central Television and Radio and Television of Montenegro (August 2007), the Memorandum of Understanding between the two governments on the Implementation Plan of Chinese Tourism Groups to Montenegro (September 2007), the Cooperation Agreement in the fields of Culture, education, Social Sciences and Sports (April 2009), and the Memorandum of Understanding on Railway cooperation (201 July 2010), Memorandum of Understanding on Health Cooperation (April 2011), Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (May 2011), Agreement between the two Governments on Strengthening cooperation in the field of infrastructure (June 2011), Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural cooperation (March 2012). During the first Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the two countries signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Montenegro on Jointly Advancing the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (May 2017). [32]
China and Montenegro have carried out cooperation in various forms to support and help each other in the fight against COVID-19. China has exported and assisted COVID-19 vaccines to Montenegro. The Chinese government, enterprises, localities and people from all walks of life have provided medical supplies to Montenegro and organized video exchanges between medical experts from the two countries. [22]
  • Relations with NATO
On June 5, 2017, Montenegro's Minister of Foreign Affairs Darmanovic presented the documents relating to Montenegro's accession to NATO to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Shannon, marking Montenegro's official membership in NATO [8] .
  • Relations with Belarus
On 8 April 2022, the Government of Belarus added Montenegro to the "list of countries that have taken unfriendly actions against Belarusian legal entities and individuals". [15]

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Famous tourist attractions have been UNESCO The Dumitol National Park and the Old Town of Kotor, which are listed as World Natural and cultural Heritage sites; Other famous attractions include Tara River Valley, St. Trippna Catholic Church (completed 179 years before Notre Dame Cathedral) Ostrog Cathedral, Saint Stefan Island, Budva Old Town, etc.

Natural scenery

Tala valley
Tara Canyon is located in the central part of Montenegro, 82 kilometers long, the longest canyon in Montenegro, 1,300 meters deep, is the deepest canyon in Europe, the Tara River through the canyon. The canyon is surrounded by a dense pine forest and is flanked by deep, clear lakes. Tara Canyon is a famous tourist attraction for its natural beauty, trout fishing by the stream and rafting on the white and clear streams are all popular with tourists [6] . Because the Tara River runs through the canyon, the combination of the canyon and the river makes part of the Tara Canyon accessible to rafting. The canyon is 11 kilometers long and takes two to three hours, and rafting is one way to see Tara Canyon.
SAN Stefan Island
locate Budva About 6 kilometers southeast of the Adriatic Sea, an area of 0.015 square kilometers, the island population 411 people. The island was a fishing village in the 15th century and has been an investment hotel area since the 1950s [9] .

Cultural site

Designer statue of the bridge and the reconstructed Tara River Valley Bridge
Tara Valley Bridge
The Tara River Canyon Bridge is located in the north of Montenegro, across the deepest canyon in Europe - the Tara River Grand Canyon, is a Reinforced concrete The road bridge is 366 meters long. It was first built in 1940. Chinese audiences are familiar with the former Yugoslav film" The bridge Where "was filmed [10] .
St. Tripuna Catholic Church
St. Tripuna Catholic Church
Although Kotor is mostly Orthodox, the most important church is this Catholic church. According to legend, Venetian merchants brought back the bones of the 3th-century Christian saint Tripuna from Turkey in 809 AD, but they were caught in a storm in the Bay of Kotor, so they built a temporary shelter for him in Kotor, but when the Turks tried to leave the area, the weather would turn bad, and since then St. Tripuna was placed in Kotor, where he has been the patron saint ever since. St. Tripuna is a saint in the Christian world, and as the patron saint of Kotor, he is a god worshipped by both Orthodox and Catholic churches [11] .
The old city of Kotor
The Church of Ostrog
Kotor It is one of the best preserved medieval cities on the Adriatic coast and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. At the same time, Kotor also has a large number of historic sites, such as the old town of St. Triffin Cathedral, built in 1166, and the ancient city walls that stretch over the city for 4.5 kilometers. The islands of SAN Giortier, Gospar, and Shkelpiera in the Gulf of Pelast are also the most famous near Kotor Tourist destination [11] .
The old town of Budva
The old town of Budva
Budva It is the backbone of Montenegro's tourism industry and in the summer of 2007, the city received more than 330,000 visitors. Budva is the most popular in Montenegro Tourist destination . The 11,310-meter long sandy beach of the Budva coast, together with the city's huge cultural heritage, beautiful buildings and exciting nightlife, help Budva become the most attractive tourist destination in Montenegro [11] . Because of its nightlife, Budva is popular with young people, who enter the streets lined with sidewalks Outdoor club Partying until 1 am, a large number of young people even partying all night. The drinks and food in Budva's bars are among the most expensive in the area. From the old town, a 500-meter long path runs between several large cliffs and leads directly to Mogulen Beach, Budva's most famous beach. Other beaches in the city include "Richard's Head", Pisana and Slavic Beach, and many others are located in the towns near Budva such as Bechci, Yazi, Milocher and Kamenovo. There is not much of a historical landscape outside the old town of Budva; instead, much of the city is covered by New period Mediterranean style buildings or private two-story houses.