The population of Montenegro is more than 600,000 people (population density is 50 people per 1 sq. Km).
National composition:
- Montenegrins;
- Serbs;
- other peoples (Albanians, Bosnians, British, Germans, CIS citizens).
Mainly Montenegrins and Serbs live on the territory of Montenegro. In addition, Greeks, Croats, Russians, Gypsies, as well as Albanians (inhabiting the Ulcinj region) and Bosnians (inhabiting the north of the country) live here.
The state language is Montenegrin, and the official languages are Serbian, Albanian, Bosnian and Croatian.
Large cities: Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Pljevlja, Niksic, Berane, Herceg Novi, Bijelo Pole.
Most residents of Montenegro (75%) are Orthodox Christians, the rest are Muslim and Catholic.
Life span
The female population lives on average up to 76, and the male population - up to 72 years.
The health care system in Montenegro is very well developed, but medical care in the country is completely paid. The main cause of death among the population is smoking: the number of smokers in the country is 32%.
Before traveling to Montenegro, it is advisable to get vaccinated against diphtheria, hepatitis B, encephalitis. As for tap water in Montenegro, it is chlorinated and is relatively safe for health, but it is better to drink bottled water.
Traditions and customs of the inhabitants of Montenegro
Montenegrins are friendly, hospitable and cordial people. Despite the fact that Montenegrins love to bargain, as a rule, they do not overweight or cheat buyers.
The basis of Montenegrin society is made up of clans related to both clan and territorial affiliation. And clans, in turn, are divided into brotherhoods, in which only blood relatives are united.
Like any other people, Montenegrins are not indifferent to the holidays - they love to sing and dance. In Montenegro, the tradition of dancing Oro (Montenegrin round dance) is still alive. The essence of the dance: a circle is assembled, consisting of women and men, one of the participants must go to the center and depict an eagle in flight (the other participants are singing at this time). After that, the dancers should replace each other or even form a second tier, climbing onto each other's shoulders (it all depends on the mood of the participants).
Going to Montenegro?
- do not rush local residents: they are accustomed to a calm and measured pace of life;
- in the country it is forbidden to photograph some objects (ports, military and energy facilities): this will be indicated by special signs with a crossed-out camera;
- if you are invited to visit, be sure to take a gift with you (it is not customary to go on a visit empty-handed).
Arriving in Montenegro, you can meet the peaceful, kind and positive people of this amazing country.
