Montenegro

Montenegro is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south and borders Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia and Kosovo to the northeast and Albania to the southeast. Montenegro ranges from high peaks along its borders with Serbia and Albania, a segment of the Karst of the western Balkan Peninsula, to a narrow coastal plain that is only one to four miles wide. The mountains of Montenegro include some of the most rugged terrain in Europe. Montenegro has many 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. Montenegro's capital Podgorica and the former royal capital of Cetinje are the two most important centers of culture and the arts in the country. The coastal region, stretching along the 295 km long Montenegrin coast, is of main interest to tourists, with 72km of beaches, many picturesque old towns, and luxury hotels. The northern region has some of the most beautiful nature in Montenegro. High mountains, clean rivers and mountain lakes, and in the winter lots of snow for enjoying the ski resorts. In the summer the typically continental climate is good for swimming in the river Lim or on the lakes.