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Montenegro, which declared independence in 2006 following the breakup of Yugoslavia and the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro, acceded to the convention on 3 June 2006. [2] There are four sites in Montenegro on the list and a further six on the tentative list (the official list of sites that may be considered for future submission).
South Coast region. The South Coast region of Montenegro is considered one of the great new "discoveries" among world tourists. In January 2010, The New York Times ranked the Ulcinj South Coast region of Montenegro, including Velika Plaza, Ada Bojana, and the Hotel Mediteran of Ulcinj, as among the "Top 31 Places to Go in 2010" as part of a worldwide ranking of tourism destinations
Religious buildings and structures in Montenegro (5 C, 1 P) Ruins in Montenegro (1 C, 2 P) S. Squares in Montenegro (3 C) T. Tourist attractions in Kotor (1 C, 9 P)
Lovćen (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Ловћен, pronounced [lôːftɕen]) is a mountain and national park in southwestern Montenegro. It is the inspiration behind the names Montenegro and Crna Gora, both of which mean 'Black Mountain' and refer to the appearance of Mount Lovćen when covered in dense forests. [1]
Within Montenegro, the largest concentration of large animals can be found within the north of the country. [6] These higher numbers can be attributed to the areas being mountainous and containing a virgin forest. Brown bears can be found within this area of Montenegro, living within Biogradska Gora national park. [7]
Montenegro has a number of significant cultural and historical sites, including heritage sites from the pre-Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods.. The Montenegrin coastal region is especially well known for its religious monuments, including the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, [1] the basilica of St. Luke (over 800 years), Our Lady of the Rock (Škrpjela), the Savina Monastery, the Cetinje ...
Montenegro is a NATO member and a member of Adriatic Charter. [120] [121] The government planned to have the army participate in peacekeeping missions through the UN and NATO such as the International Security Assistance Force. [122] Montenegro is the 35th most peaceful country in the world, according to the 2024 Global Peace Index. [123]
Montenegro has five national parks which cover approximately 10 percent of the country's territory. The parks are managed by the National Parks of Montenegro government agency ( Serbian : Национални паркови Црне Горе , romanized : Nacionalni parkovi Crne Gore ).