| Montenegro Црна Гора | |
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| Capital city | Podgorica |
| System | republic |
| Currency | euro |
| Time zone | 1:00 |
| Surface | 13,812 km² |
| Population | 622 359 |
| Official language | Montenegrin |
| Dominant religion | Orthodoxy |
| Telephone code | 382 |
| Electric voltage | 220V / 50Hz |
| Socket type | European |
| Car code | ME |
| Car traffic | right hand |
| Internet domain | .me |
Montenegro (Montenegrin Црна Гора / Crna Gora, non-Slavic languages: Montenegro) - country on Balkans in Southern Europe.
Characteristic
It is situated on the coast Adriatic Sea (approx. 150 km of the coast). To the north it borders with Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the northeast with Serbia, from the east with Kosovoand from the south with Albania.
Geography
fauna and Flora
Climate
Montenegro is located in the region of three climatic zones, there is a continental zone to the north and east, a Mediterranean zone on the Adriatic and a mountain zone in the area with mountains.
The best time to go to Montenegro is the spring months, in the period from May to June on the coast there are ideal temperatures of both air and water, while in summer it gets very hot and if we hardly bear the high temperatures, we should definitely not plan a vacation in July or August.
History
Approx. 1200 BC, the Illyrians inhabited the area of Skadar Lake. In the 2nd century BC the territory of today's Montenegro was included in the Roman Empire. In 1459, Montenegro was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire, but it had autonomy. From the fifteenth to the eighteenth century, these areas were under the rule of the Venetians. In 1878, at the Congress of Berlin, Montenegro was recognized as an independent and sovereign state, the first and only king of Montenegro was Nicholas I Petrović-Niegosz. After her defeat in World War I, she was incorporated into the new Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. In 1941, the occupation of today's Montenegro began, but in 1944 Montenegro was liberated. A year later, Montenegro became the smallest republic of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In 1992, after the break-away of Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia, 80% of Montenegrins were in favor of remaining in a relationship with Serbia, creating a new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In 2002, the Euro became the currency of Montenegro, replacing the German mark. In 2003, Serbia and Montenegro were created and it was agreed that a referendum on independence would be held after three years. On May 21, 2006, as announced, a referendum was held. 55.5% of voters (55% threshold) spoke in favor of independence from Serbia, which was allegedly due to Montenegrins living abroad. Two days later, Serbs and many other countries recognized Montenegro's independence. On June 3, 2006, the country's parliament proclaimed independence. A year later, Montenegro became the 47th state of the Council of Europe. Relations with Serbia remained good until 2008, when Montenegrins recognized Kosovo's independence. There were riots in Belgrade - the Montenegrin ambassador was expelled. Now Montenegro is a candidate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union.
Culture and art
Policy
Montenegro is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and is a candidate to the European Union.
Economy
The economy is one of the disadvantages of Montenegro's accession to the European Union, as it would probably not withstand the competition of a free, single market.
Society
For many years, the center of the majority of the Old Orthodox religion.
Traditions
Preparations
Travel time selection
Due to the high temperatures in summer, it is worth considering a trip to Montenegro in the off-season. Although the tourist offer is poorer then, the weather is less bothersome.
Visas
Polish citizens do not need a visa for a stay shorter than 30 days and an ID card is enough to cross the border.
A stay longer than 30 days, but shorter than 90 days, does not require a visa and is possible on the basis of a valid passport.
Only a stay planned for more than 90 days is subject to the visa requirement.
Customs regulations
Currency exchange
The currency of Montenegro is the euro, so there should be no problems with obtaining local money.
Insurance
Drivers need a Green Card, it is best to take it from Poland (sometimes you have to ask your insurance company for it). Meticulously checked at the border.
Drive
By plane
There are 2 international airports in Montenegro:
- Podgorica Airport is located 12 km south of the capital and is the country's main international air hub.
- Tivat airport it is located on the coast near the city Tivat.
The airport which can be reached by flights from Krakow and Warsaw during the holiday season is Dubrovnik (approx. 40 km from the border with Montenegro).
By train
Montenegro can be reached by fast train from Subotics, by Novi Sad and Belgrade. The train stops at Bijelo Polje, Kolašin, Podgorica, Sutomore and goes all the way to Bar, the main seaport. Travel from Belgrade to Bar by Železnice Srbije is 8 hours, but trains are often late. There are 2 connections from Belgrade, one daytime and one nighttime.
Seat reservations can be made on the train. First and second class carriages are available. A lot of people travel by rail and it may happen that there is not enough seats. Depending on the wagon, the conditions of second-class travel do not correspond to Polish realities. In older post-Austrian carriages, the seats are often scratched and torn, the windows are dirty and scratched, and the corridor is messy, while in the newer carriages the corridors are clean, and the windows and seats are well-kept.
Night trains also pull sleeping cars and couchettes, while trains pull carriages during the season. The cost of travel by train is not very high - a one-way trip costs 24 euros.
The big inconvenience is the fact that tickets to Montenegro cannot be purchased in Poland. The purchase of them is available only in Serbia, and the fee should be in dinars (RSD; PLN 1 = approx. 30 RSD, as of 2014). Websites PKP they do not find this connection, and cashiers at stations are not able to provide almost any information on this subject.
By car
This mountainous country has better and better roads. They are not wide and there is nothing to dream about highways. The serpentines winding in the mountains sometimes receive an additional, third lane for trucks. The distances to be covered in the territory of Montenegro are seemingly small, because there is always the factor of climbing or sliding, which requires a lot of concentration and affects the driver's fatigue.
Speed Limits:
- 50 km / h in built-up areas
- 80 km / h in an undeveloped area
There is an annual green fee of EUR 10 for passenger cars upon entry.
Fuel prices are constant and averaged as much as in Poland (1 liter of diesel for EUR 1.23).
By ship
There are regular connections to Montenegro from Bari and Ancona in Italy down Bar. Ships run almost every day all year round, and even several times a day in the summer season.
Border crossings
An administrative division
Montenegro is divided into 21 municipalities (Black: општина / opština). Within the capital city of Podgorica, two additional municipal municipalities (градска општина / gradska opština) were established.
Cities
According to official data from 2011, Montenegro had over 20 cities with a population of over 2,000. residents. The capital of the country, Podgorica, was the only city with over 100,000 inhabitants. residents; 1 city with a population of 50,000 ÷ 100,000, 8 cities with a population of 10 ÷ 25,000 and the rest of the cities below 10,000 residents.
Interesting places
- Stari Bar
- St. Stefan - converted into a luxury hotel, you can enter it for a fee of about 10 euros (unless we buy the night)
- old town Budwy
- Perast
- Herceg-Novi
- monastery Moraca
- monastery Donjon
- National Park Lovcen
- Tara canyon
- Moraca valley
- Ulcinj
- mountains Prokletije
- Pivsko lake
Objects from the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Kotor - natural and cultural-historical region
- Durmitor National Park
Transport
Buses run frequently and on time along the coast from Herceg-Novi to Bar. There are very few connections further south. Often the bus ends in Bar, although according to the schedule it should go to Ulcinj. Inland, a bus can be reached from Budva and Bar. You pay for the use of the bus station. The prices of bus and taxi tickets are low. The ticket from Bar to Herceg-Novi is EUR 7 and the journey takes approximately 3 hours.
Trip
Montenegro can serve as a starting point to Albania - karst area Skadar Lake.
The coast road leads north to Dubrovnikfrom where you can go to the Croatian islands or to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
There are also options to take the ferry to Italian, or exit towards na Serbia.
Tongue
The status of the official language of the country has the Montenegrin standard of the Serbo-Croatian language, but a large part of the inhabitants recognize the Serbian language as their mother tongue. Both standards are mutually understandable. The younger generation of the country's inhabitants speaks English communicatively, while the older generation, if they already know a language, is German.
Shopping
In the mountains you can buy home-made products:
- sir - the most common goat cheese
- kajmak - something between cream and cheese - perfect.
- pršut - ham smoked or dried in the sun and wind
- wine
- rakija - home brew in several varieties:
- loza - from grapes
- šljivovica - from plums
- Vranac red wine, many varieties - especially Pro Corde
- Krstac white wine
Gastronomy
Restaurants at prices similar in price and standard to Poland. Excellent lamb dishes and grilled delicacies[1].
Accommodation
Accommodation on the coast can be found without any problems. There are people standing at the bus and train stations and offering rooms. Besides, there is a hotel in every major city. Many private accommodation units can be found and booked online. There is also a well-developed network of campsites on the coast. You can easily find a campsite in most coastal towns. The campsites are usually of not very high standard, so accommodation in the wild are a viable option. Wild camping is not prohibited.
It is standard on campsites that there is no hot water. When camping, it is worth providing yourself with a tourist shower, or adapt to cold water.
You can legally sleep in the Lovcen National Park after paying a fee of 2 Euro per person.
Science
work
Security
Montenegro is completely safe. In seaside resorts, the usual precautions should be taken as such places are naturally vulnerable to pickpockets and other petty criminals.
Health
The Polish-Yugoslav social insurance agreement of 1958 deals with the treatment of Polish citizens in Montenegro. Foreign tourists are provided with free medical assistance in emergencies. The emergency number for the ambulance service is 124. Medical assistance is low, but pharmacies are well-stocked. Nevertheless, it is recommended to take basic medications from Poland. The fee for a private visit is around 50 euros.
contact
Telephone
The area code is 382.
The offer includes very cheap starter kits from local mobile phones.
Internet
Montenegrin websites can be located in the domain .mebut it is also common to use .cg i.yu.
It is not difficult to find an internet cafe or ask for an access code to the local wireless WiFi network in the hostel.
post
Yellow postage windows are visible quite often. Shipment prices at the European level.
Tourist information
- Montenegro Travel and Tourism GUIDE
- Sveti Stefan
- Montenegro Travel
- Travel to Montenegro
- Tourist accommodation in Montenegro
- Practical travel tips about Montenegro
Diplomatic representations
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Podgorica
ul. 79
81,000 Podgorica
Montenegro
Telephone number: 382 20 608 320
Fax number: 382 20 658 581
Web page: https://podgorica.msz.gov.pl/pl/
E-mail: [email protected]
Montenegro Embassy in Warsaw
Al. Ujazdowskie 41
00-540 Warsaw
Phone: 48 22 319 56 70
Fax: 48 22 319 56 74
E-mail: [email protected]