What Are People From Montenegro Called?

Name: Montenegro
Address: Southeast Europe, Montenegro

Southeast Europe, Montenegro

Montenegro

People from Montenegro are called:

People from Montenegro are called Montenegrin.

Demonym:

Montenegrin

Pronunciation:

/ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡrɪn/

About Montenegro

Capital city: Podgorica.
EU candidate country since 2010, independent since 2006.
Known for dramatic mountains, medieval villages, and Adriatic coastline.
Smallest of the former Yugoslav republics with diverse landscapes.

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Population:: 626,485 (2024 est.)
Country:: Montenegro
Region:: Southeast Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Italian 'Monte Negro', meaning 'black mountain', referring to Mount Lovćen which appears dark from the distance.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Serbia

north of Montenegro

People are called:

Serbian

Bosnia and Herzegovina

northwest of Montenegro

People are called:

Bosnian

Albania

southeast of Montenegro

People are called:

Albanian

Quick Facts

Population:: 626,485 (2024 est.)
Country:: Montenegro
Region:: Southeast Europe

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