Map of Montenegro
Montenegro is a country in Europe with its capital at Podgorica, home to about 623,129 people across 13,883 km². The interactive map below plots 1 cities and towns, 1 rivers, 1 lakes, 3 mountain summits and 4 ports recorded for Montenegro in YearMaps.
- Population
- 623,129
- Area
- 13,883 km²
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Continent
- Europe
Interactive Map of Montenegro
Centred on Podgorica at 42.4660° N, 19.2663° E. Use the layer panel to switch on rivers, dams, ports, peaks and historical borders.
About Montenegro
Montenegro is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Its 25 municipalities have a total population of 633,158 people in an area of 13,883 km2 (5,360 sq mi). It is bordered by Serbia to the northeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Kosovo to the east, Albania to the southeast, and Croatia to the west, and has a coastline along the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. The capital and largest city is Podgorica, while Cetinje is the Old Royal Capital and cultural centre.
Before the arrival of the Slav peoples in the Balkans in the 6th and 7th centuries CE, the area now known as Montenegro was inhabited principally by people known as Illyrians.
During the Early Medieval period, three principalities were located on the territory of modern-day Montenegro: Duklja, roughly corresponding to the southern half; Travunia, the west; and Rascia proper, the north. The Principality of Zeta emerged in the 14th and 15th centuries. From the late 14th century to the late 18th century, large parts of southern Montenegro were ruled by the Venetian Republic and incorporated into Venetian Albania. The name Montenegro was first used to refer to the country in the late 15th century. After falling under Ottoman Empire rule, Montenegro gained semi-autonomy in 1696 under the rule of the House of Petrović-Njegoš, first as a theocracy and later as a secular principality. Montenegro's independence was recognised by the Great Powers at the Congress of Berlin in 1878. In 1910, the country became a kingdom. After World War I, the kingdom became part of Yugoslavia. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, the republics of Serbia and Montenegro together proclaimed a federation. In June 2006 Montenegro declared its independence following a referendum.
Montenegro has an upper-middle-income economy, mostly service-based, and is in late transition to a market economy. It is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the World Trade Organization, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe, and the Central European Free Trade Agreement. Montenegro is also a founding member of the Union for the Mediterranean, and has been in the process of joining the European Union since 2012.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia: Montenegro (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Geography and Climate of Montenegro
The use of the name Crna Gora or Black Mountain (Montenegro) began in the 13th century in reference to a highland region in the Serbian province of Zeta. Under Ottoman control beginning in 1496, Montenegro was a semi-autonomous theocracy ruled by a series of bishop princes until 1852, when it became a secular principality. Montenegro fought a series of wars with the Ottomans and eventually won recognition as an independent sovereign principality at the Congress of Berlin in 1878. In 1918, the country was absorbed by the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, which became the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1929. At the end of World War II, Montenegro joined the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). When the SFRY dissolved in 1992, Montenegro and Serbia created the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), which shifted in 2003 to a looser State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. Montenegro voted to restore its independence on 3 June 2006. Montenegro became an official EU candidate in 2010 and joined NATO in 2017.
- Location
- Southeastern Europe, between the Adriatic Sea and Serbia.
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and autumns and relatively cold winters with heavy snowfalls inland.
- Terrain
- Highly indented coastline with narrow coastal plain backed by rugged high limestone mountains and plateaus.
- Highest point
- Zia Kolata 2,534 m.
- Lowest point
- Adriatic Sea 0 m.
- Coastline
- 293.5 km.
- Land borders
- Total: 680 km; border countries: Albania 186 km; Bosnia and Herzegovina 242 km; Croatia 19 km; Kosovo 76 km; Serbia 157 km.
- Major lakes
- Fresh water lake(s): Lake Scutari (shared with Albania) - 400 sq km note - largest lake in the Balkans.
- Natural resources
- Bauxite, hydroelectricity.
- Land use
- Agricultural land: 19.6% (2023 est.); arable land: 0.7% (2023 est.); permanent crops: 0.4% (2023 est.); permanent pasture: 18.5% (2023 est.); forest: 61.5% (2023 est.); other: 18.9% (2023 est.)
- Natural hazards
- Destructive earthquakes.
- Geographic note
- Strategic location along the Adriatic coast.
- Languages
- Serbian 42.9%, Montenegrin (official) 37%, Bosnian 5.3%, Albanian 5.3%, Serbo-Croat 2%, other 3.5%, unspecified 4% (2011 est.)
- Religions
- Orthodox 72.1%, Muslim 19.1%, Catholic 3.4%, atheist 1.2%, other 1.5%, unspecified 2.6% (2011 est.)
- Ethnic groups
- Montenegrin 45%, Serbian 28.7%, Bosniak 8.7%, Albanian 4.9%, Muslim 3.3%, Romani 1%, Croat 1%, other 2.6%, unspecified 4.9% (2011 est.)
- Economy
- Upper-middle-income, small Balkan economy; uses euro as de facto currency; reduced growth due to slowdown in tourism and industrial production; new impetus for EU accession under Europe Now government; energy price cap and declining food and services prices easing inflation rate.
From the CIA World Factbook (public domain), archived edition of 2026-01-22. The Factbook is no longer updated, so figures reflect that edition.
Montenegro in Numbers
- Population
- 623,129
- GDP
- US$9.2 billion
- GDP per person
- US$14,817
- Life expectancy
- 77.9 years
- Population growth
- -0.06% a year
- Population density
- 46 per km²
- Urban population
- 65.6%
- Surface area
- 13,883 km²
- Forest cover
- 61.5%
- Arable land
- 0.7%
- Access to electricity
- 100.0%
- Internet users
- 88.9%
Indicators from World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). The year under each figure is its reference year.
Montenegro in Depth
History
Modern-day Montenegro was part of Illyria and populated by the Indo-European-speaking Illyrians. The Illyrian kingdom was conquered by the Roman Republic in the Illyro-Roman Wars and the region was incorporated into the province of Illyricum (later Dalmatia and Praevalitana).
Three principalities were located on the territory: Duklja, roughly corresponding to the southern half, Travunia, the west, and Raška, the north. Duklja gained its independence from the Byzantine Roman Empire in 1042. Over the next few decades, it expanded its territory to neighbouring Rascia and Bosnia, and also became recognised as a kingdom. Its power started declining at the beginning of the 12th century. After King Bodin's death (in 1101 or 1108), civil wars ensued.
Geography
Montenegro features high peaks along its borders with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia. Its geography also includes a segment of the karst of the western Balkan Peninsula, to a narrow coastal plain that is only 1.5 to 6 kilometres (1 to 4 miles) wide. The plain stops abruptly in the north, where Mount Lovćen and Mount Orjen plunge into the inlet of the Bay of Kotor.
Montenegro's large karst region lies generally at elevations of 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) above sea level; some parts, however, rise to 2,000 m (6,560 ft), such as Mount Orjen 1,894 metres (6,210 ft), the highest massif among the coastal limestone ranges. The Zeta River valley, at an elevation of 500 m (1,600 ft), is the lowest segment.
Economy
The economy of Montenegro is mostly service-based and is in late transition to a market economy. According to the International Monetary Fund, the nominal GDP of Montenegro was $5.424 billion in 2019. The GDP PPP for 2019 was $12.516 billion, or $20,083 per capita. According to Eurostat data, the Montenegrin GDP per capita stood at 48% of the EU average in 2018.
Montenegro joined the Central European Free Trade Agreement in 2007 and has a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association since 2012. The Central Bank of Montenegro is not part of the euro system but the country is "euroised", using the euro unilaterally as its currency. Montenegro was ranked 64th in the Global Innovation Index in 2025, up from 75th in 2023.
Demographics
The 2023 census reported 623,633 citizens. Montenegro is a multiethnic state with no ethnic majority. Montenegrins make up 41.1% of the population, Serbs 32.9%, Bosniaks 9.45%, Albanians 4.99%, and Russians 2.01%. There is a significant number of other ethnic groups, including Romani people, Croats, Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Turks.
The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian, and Croatian are recognised in official usage.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Montenegro (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Montenegro: Key Facts
| Official language | Montenegrin |
|---|---|
| Head of state | Jakov Milatović |
| Head of government | Milojko Spajić |
| Form of government | republic |
| Calling code | +382 |
| Internet domain | .me |
| Highest point | Zla Kolata |
| Lowest point | Adriatic Sea |
| Established | 3 June 2006 |
Facts from Wikidata Q236 (CC0).
History of Montenegro: Empires and States
The atlas records 19 polities whose mapped territory included part of Montenegro, from Illyrian Kingdom in 256 BCE to 2024 CE. They are listed in the order they first appear.
| Polity | Period here | Extent |
|---|---|---|
| Illyrian Kingdom | 256–226 BCE | Nearly all |
| Roman Republic | 164–32 BCE | Nearly all |
| The Roman Empire | 31 BCE – 476 CE | Nearly all |
| Eastern Roman Empire | 395–632 CE | Nearly all |
| The Byzantine Empire | 395–1187 CE | Nearly all |
| Principality of Serbia | 768–910 CE | Nearly all |
| First Bulgarian Empire | 911–1017 CE | Nearly all |
| Great Principality of Duklja | 1056–1071 CE | Nearly all |
| Kingdom of Duklja | 1072–1138 CE | Nearly all |
| Grand Principality of Serbia | 1152–1168 CE | Nearly all |
| Kingdom of Serbia | 1188–1351 CE | Nearly all |
| Serbian Empire | 1352–1452 CE | Nearly all |
| Serbian Despots | 1375–1421 CE | Nearly all |
| Duchy of Saint Sava | 1453–1474 CE | Nearly all |
| The Ottoman Empire | 1475–1884 CE | Nearly all |
| Montenegro | 1885–2024 CE | Nearly all |
| Yugoslavia | 1919–1945 CE | Nearly all |
| Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia | 1946–1991 CE | Nearly all |
| Serbia-Montenegro | 1992–2005 CE | Nearly all |
Historical Maps of Montenegro
Montenegro on the world map in each year one of these states held it:
Derived by testing mapped cities against dated territorial polygons. Dates are when the polygons cover this place, not the polity's whole lifespan, and polities absent from the source dataset are not listed.
Visiting Montenegro
Montenegro (Montenegrin: Crna Gora, Црна Гора) is a country in the Balkans, on the Adriatic Sea.
It is one of Europe's newest independent countries, having gained its independence in 2006. Infrastructure greatly improved since independence as Montenegro became home to numerous five-star hotels, glamorous new settlements and investments in roads, energy, water and sanitary pipelines.
Travel notes adapted from Wikivoyage: Montenegro (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Largest Cities in Montenegro
1 city recorded. Ranked by metropolitan population. A port city's harbour is written up on the page of its sea.
| # | Name | Population | Region | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podgorica | 145,850 | Podgorica | National capital |
Highest Mountains in Montenegro
3 mountains recorded. Ranked by summit elevation above sea level. A summit on a border is listed under both countries.
| # | Name | Elevation | Feet | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daravica | 2,656 m | 8,714 ft | Europe |
| 2 | Durmitor | 2,522 m | 8,274 ft | Europe |
| 3 | Maglic | 2,387 m | 7,831 ft | Europe |
Daravica
Mountain · 2,656 m
Daravica is a mountain rising to 2,656 metres (8,714 ft) in Montenegro, in the Europe region. From PeakBagger.com, with kind permission..
Gjeravica (Albanian indefinite form: Gjeravicë; Serbian: Ђеравица / Đeravica) is a mountain peak in Kosovo. It also is the second-highest mountain peak in the Accursed Mountains range and the Dinaric Alps range, after Jezercë. It has an elevation of 2,656 m (8,714 ft) above sea level. Gjeravica is in the western part of Kosovo, in the municipality of Junik.
Adapted from Wikipedia: Gjeravica (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Elevation
- 2,656 m (8,714 ft)
- Global rank
- #306 of 641 indexed
- Region
- Europe (#23)
- Country
- Montenegro
- Coordinates
- 42.5300°, 20.1400°
Of the 641 named summits indexed in YearMaps, Daravica ranks #306 by elevation, below Pic Boby (2,658 m) and above Gerlach (2,655 m).
- Ranges:
- Pindus Mountains (Europe), Balkan Mountains (Europe)
More about Daravica
History
On 15 September 1998, during the Kosovo war, Agim Ramadani and his troops led an operation against Yugoslav soldiers in areas near Gjeravica. In the series of attacks that followed, 40 Yugoslav soldiers were killed and another 20 were injured.
Tourism and access
Gjeravica is officially the highest peak in Kosovo (unofficially Great Rudoka) and one of the most visited alpine destinations in the western Balkans. The mountain is accessible from the village of Junik and through trails within Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park, which protects the surrounding alpine ecosystem.
The best conditions for hiking are from June to October. During winter and early spring, snow cover on the upper sections requires appropriate alpine equipment. The summit offers panoramic views across Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro, with clear sightlines toward Jezercë to the southwest.
Unlike the limestone karst terrain characteristic of most Accursed Mountains peaks, Gjeravica's upper slopes feature a more varied geological composition.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Gjeravica (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Daravica: Key Facts
| Topographic prominence | 1,018 m |
|---|---|
| Mountain range | Accursed Mountains |
Facts from Wikidata Q341983 (CC0).
Durmitor
Mountain · 2,522 m
Durmitor is a mountain rising to 2,522 metres (8,274 ft) in Montenegro, in the Europe region. From PeakBagger.com, with kind permission..
Durmitor (Montenegrin: Дурмитор, pronounced [durmǐtɔr] or [dǔrmitɔr]) is a massif located in northwestern Montenegro. It is part of the Dinaric Alps. Its highest peak, Bobotov Kuk, reaches a height of 2,523 meters (8,278 ft).
The massif is limited by the Tara River Canyon on the north, the Piva River Canyon on the west, and by the Komarnica River Canyon on the south. To the east, the Durmitor opens to a 1,500 m (4,921 ft) high plateau, called Jezerska površ (Plateau of Lakes). Mount Sinjavina is located to the east of the Jezerska površ plateau. The Durmitor is for the most part located in the Žabljak municipality.
The massif gives its name to the national park that comprises it. Durmitor National Park was founded in 1952, and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1980.
Adapted from Wikipedia: Durmitor (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Elevation
- 2,522 m (8,274 ft)
- Global rank
- #334 of 641 indexed
- Region
- Europe (#29)
- Country
- Montenegro
- Coordinates
- 43.1301°, 19.0300°
Of the 641 named summits indexed in YearMaps, Durmitor ranks #334 by elevation, below Mount Igikpak, (2,523 m) and above Gora Burun-Shibertuy (2,519 m).
- Ranges:
- Appennini (Europe), Pindus Mountains (Europe)
More about Durmitor
Tourism
Durmitor mountain is the centre of Montenegrin mountain tourism. The tourist facilities are concentrated around the town of Žabljak. In winter, the main activities on Durmitor are skiing and snowboarding. In summer, the activities shift to hiking, mountaineering and recreational tourism. Water sports are also practiced in the area. Some of the most prominent attractions of Durmitor mountain are 18 glacial lakes, the best known of which is the Black Lake and the mountain peak Stožina.
In December 2025, a fatal ski lift accident occurred at the Savin Kuk peak on Durmitor, killing one, and seriously injuring a second tourist. The authorities have opened an investigation.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Durmitor (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Durmitor: Key Facts
| Mountain range | Dinaric Alps |
|---|
Facts from Wikidata Q212836 (CC0).
Maglic
Mountain · 2,387 m
Maglic is a mountain rising to 2,387 metres (7,831 ft) in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, in the Europe region. The summit stands on the border between them. From PeakBagger.com, with kind permission..
Maglić (Serbian Cyrillic: Маглић, pronounced [mǎɡliːtɕ]) is a transboundary mountain in the Dinaric Alps, on the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Its highest peak has an elevation of 2,388 m (7,835 ft) and is located in Montenegro. The second, its twin, is the more visited of the two and has an elevation of 2,386 m (7,828 ft). It is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is the highest peak of the country. The mountain is oriented in a northwest–southeast direction.
Adapted from Wikipedia: Maglić (mountain) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Elevation
- 2,387 m (7,831 ft)
- Global rank
- #353 of 641 indexed
- Region
- Europe (#32)
- Countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro
- Coordinates
- 43.2800°, 18.7400°
Of the 641 named summits indexed in YearMaps, Maglic ranks #353 by elevation, below Fox Mountain (2,404 m) and above Botev (2,376 m).
- Ranges:
- Appennini (Europe), Dinaric Alps (Europe)
- Settlements below:
- Podgorica (100 km)
More about Maglic
Geography
Maglić is the highest mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is bounded by the river Sutjeska to the west, the Piva to the east-southeast and the Upper Drina to the north-northeast, with the Vučevo plateau (1,862 m (6,109 ft)) extending to the north.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the nearest city is Foča, 20 km (12 mi) from the Maglić massif, while the nearest Montenegrin town is Mratinje. Karst limestone formations in the region of limestone plateau are the general geological setting in the south and southwest of the area.
The Maglić massif consists of two peaks, the Veliki Maglić (2,386 m (7,828 ft)) on the Bosnia and Herzegovina side and the Crnogorski Maglić (2,388 m (7,835 ft)) on the Montenegrin side.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Maglić (mountain) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Maglic: Key Facts
| Topographic prominence | 51 m |
|---|---|
| Mountain range | Maglić massif |
Facts from Wikidata Q837723 (CC0).
Largest Lakes in Montenegro
1 lake recorded. Ranked by mapped surface area. A lake on a border is listed under each country it lies in, with the area of the whole lake.
| # | Name | Surface Area | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Skadar | 379 km² | Lake |
Lake Skadar
Lake · 379 km²
Lake Skadar is a lake in Albania and Montenegro, with a mapped surface area of about 379 km². About 44% of its surface lies in Montenegro, and the rest in Albania.
Lake Skadar or Lake Scutari (Albanian: Liqeni i Shkodrës, pronounced [liˈcɛni i ˈʃkɔdɾəs]; Montenegrin: Скадарско језеро, Skadarsko jezero, pronounced [skâdarskoː jêzero]) – also called Lake Shkodra and Lake Shkodër – lies on the border of Albania and Montenegro, and is the largest lake in Southern Europe. A karst lake, it is named after the Albanian city of Shkodër which lies at its southeastern coast.
The Montenegrin section of the lake and surrounding land have been designated as a national park, while the Albanian part constitutes a nature reserve and a Ramsar site.
Adapted from Wikipedia: Lake Skadar (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Surface area
- 379 km²
- Area rank
- #365 of 756 indexed
- Type
- Lake
- Countries
- Albania, Montenegro
- Coordinates
- 42.1943°, 19.2977°
Among the 756 water bodies with a mapped extent in YearMaps, Lake Skadar ranks #365 by surface area, after Pangong Tso (379 km²) and ahead of Lake Francis Case (372 km²). Areas are computed from the mapped outline and are approximate.
- Settlements on the shore:
- Podgorica (28 km)
More about Lake Skadar
Geography
Lake Skadar is the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula with a surface area that seasonally fluctuates between 370 km2 (140 sq mi) and 530 km2 (200 sq mi). Lake Skadar itself is located in the western Balkan region.
The lake is located on the border area between Montenegro and Albania. Approximately 65% of the lake's surface area belongs to Montenegro, while around 35% belongs to Albania. The lake's water level also varies seasonally from 4.7 to 9.8 metres (15 to 32 ft) above sea level. The lake extends northwest to southeast, and it is approximately 44 km (27 miles) long.
The Buna River connects the lake with the Adriatic Sea, and the Drin River provides a link with Lake Ohrid.
Geology
Lake Skadar is presumably an ancient lake, although it is a relatively young ancient lake.
Most authors agree that the Lake Skadar basin is of tectonic origin which had been formed due to the complex folding and faulting within north eastern wing of Old Montenegro anticlinorium (High Karst Zone). These movements took place during the Cenozoic period. The lake basin has been formed as the result of sinking of blocks in the Neogene period or even in Paleogene. In the Miocene and the Pliocene marine conditions prevailed in the Zeta Plain, which was sunk at the beginning of the upper Miocene, and that the sea inundated this plain up to Podgorica during the Pliocene.
Tourism
Located roughly 5 km from the city of Tuzi, Vitoja is promoted as a local recreational destination. It is known for its pure, cold, and clear water. The area features facilities for picnics and barbecues, a summer stage used for traditional festivals and cultural events, and opportunities for hiking and relaxation in a natural setting.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Lake Skadar (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Lake Skadar: Key Facts
| Surface area | 530 km² |
|---|---|
| Maximum depth | 44 m |
| Volume | 1.93 km³ |
| Surface elevation | 6 m |
| Inflows | Morača, Rijeka Crnojevića |
| Outflows | Buna |
Facts from Wikidata Q203811 (CC0).
Rivers in Montenegro
1 river recorded. Listed alphabetically. A river is listed where its mapped reach lies, so long rivers appear under more than one country.
| Name | Type | Also Flows Through |
|---|---|---|
| Drina | River | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia |
Ports in Montenegro
4 ports recorded. Ranked by approach channel depth, the figure that limits which ships can call. Harbours link to their write-up on the page of the sea or coast they lie on.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Montenegro
3 World Heritage Sites recorded. Listed by year of inscription, earliest first. Sites shared with another country appear under each.
| # | Name | Inscribed | Type | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | 1979 | Cultural | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) |
| 2 | Durmitor National Park | 1980 | Natural | (vii) (viii) (x) |
| 3 | The Venetian Works of defence between 15th and 17th centuries | 2017 | Cultural | (iii) (iv) |
Mountain Ranges, Deserts and Landforms of Montenegro
2 mountain ranges, deserts and other landforms recorded. Ranked by mapped area. Covers mountain ranges, deserts, plateaus, named glaciers, plains, basins, peninsulas and capes. One that crosses a border is listed under every country it lies in, with the area of the whole feature.
| # | Name | Area | Type | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BALKAN Peninsula | 189,639 km² | Pen/cape | Europe |
| 2 | Dinaric Alps | 3,001 km² | Range/mtn | Europe |
Dinaric Alps
Range/mtn · 3,001 km²
Dinaric Alps is a range/mtn in Europe, covering an estimated 3,001 km². It extends across Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Dinaric Alps (), also Dinarides, are a mountain range in Southern and South-Central Europe, separating the continental Balkan Peninsula from the Adriatic Sea. They stretch from Italy in the northwest through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia to Albania in the southeast.
The Dinaric Alps extend for approximately 645 kilometres (401 mi) along the western Balkan Peninsula from the Julian Alps of northeast Italy and northwest Slovenia, downwards to the Šar and Korab massif, where their direction changes. The Accursed Mountains are the highest section of the entire Dinaric Alps; this section stretches from Albania to Kosovo and eastern Montenegro. Maja Jezercë, standing at 2,694 metres (8,839 ft) above the Adriatic, is the highest peak and is located in Albania.
The Dinaric Alps are one of the most rugged and extensive mountainous areas of Europe, alongside the Caucasus Mountains, Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathian Mountains and Scandinavian Mountains. They are formed largely of Mesozoic and Cenozoic sedimentary rocks of dolomite, limestone, sandstone and conglomerates formed by seas and lakes that once covered the area.
Adapted from Wikipedia: Dinaric Alps (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Feature class
- Range/mtn
- Mapped extent
- 3,001 km²
- Size rank
- #169 of 216 mountain ranges
- Region
- Europe
- Countries
- Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Coordinates
- 46.0498°, 14.0765°
- Adjacent ranges:
- Pindus Mountains (Europe), Appennini (Europe)
- Settlements:
- Podgorica (41 km)
More about Dinaric Alps
Geology
The Dinaric Karst region is built mostly of Mesozoic limestone and dolomite deposited on top of a huge Bahama-type carbonate platform, while a few kilometers thick carbonate successions have been deformed during the Alpine orogenesis. The main tectonic phase of the Alpine orogenesis in the Dinaric Karst region took place in the Cenozoic Era (Paleogene) as a result of the Adriatic microplate (Adria) collision with the Serbo-Macedonian and Rhodope Massifs, and the process is still active. The Mesozoic limestone forms a very distinctive region of the Balkans, notable for features such as the Karst Plateau, which has given its name to all such terrains of limestone eroded by groundwater.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Dinaric Alps (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Dinaric Alps: Key Facts
| Length | 645 km |
|---|---|
| Area | 175,000 km² |
| Highest point | Jezercë |
Facts from Wikidata Q189915 (CC0).
Countries Bordering Montenegro
Land and maritime neighbours.
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Montenegro: Quick Answers
- What is the capital of Montenegro?
- The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.
- What is the population of Montenegro?
- Montenegro has a population of about 623,129, the #170 largest of 225 countries in YearMaps. Source: World Bank, 2025.
- How big is Montenegro?
- Montenegro covers 13,883 km², ranking #162 by area, with about 45 people per square kilometre.
- Which continent is Montenegro in?
- Montenegro is in Europe.
- Which countries border Montenegro?
- Montenegro shares a land or maritime border with Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia.
- What is the largest city in Montenegro?
- Podgorica is the largest city in Montenegro, with a metropolitan population of about 145,850.
- What is the highest mountain in Montenegro?
- The highest summit recorded for Montenegro in YearMaps is Daravica at 2,656 m (8,714 ft). Summits on a border are counted for both countries.
- What is the largest lake in Montenegro?
- The largest lake recorded in or bordering Montenegro is Lake Skadar, at roughly 379 km².