| Official Name | Montenegro (Crna Gora — "Black Mountain") |
| Area | 13,812 km² (smaller than Schleswig-Holstein) |
| Population | approx. 620,000 (2025) |
| Capital | Podgorica (approx. 190,000 inhabitants) |
| Official Language | Montenegrin (de facto also Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian) |
| Currency | Euro (€) — although not an EU member |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1), Daylight Saving Time CET+1 |
| Electricity | 230V, Type C/F — German plugs fit |
| Drinking Water | Drinkable in cities, bottled water recommended in rural areas |
| Religion | Approx. 72% Serbian Orthodox, 19% Islam |
| Telephone Code | +382 |
| Internet TLD | .me |
| License Plate Code | MNE |
| Visa | Not required for EU citizens (up to 90 days) |
| Highest Mountain | Bobotov Kuk (2,522 m) in the Durmitor massif |
