Montenegro
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 13,812 km²
- Capital
- Podgorica
- ISO
- ME
What the flag means
The double-headed eagle is an emblem handed down from the Byzantine Empire, and it is said to stand for the bond between church and state. The shield on the eagle’s chest shows a golden lion.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Montenegro has a red field with a gold border, with a coat of arms featuring a double-headed eagle in the center.
- GeographyThe old town of Kotor, on Montenegro’s winding Bay of Kotor, is a World Heritage Site.
- GeographyLake Skadar is the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula and is shared by Montenegro and Albania.
- CultureMontenegro means “Black Mountain,” and Crna Gora, the country’s name in the local language, has the same meaning.
