Montenegro

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/montenegro

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Montenegro?Southeast Europe, Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Adriatic Sea
2. How many people live in Montenegro?633,158 people (as of 2023 estimate)
3. How big is Montenegro?13,883 square kilometers (5,360 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Montenegro?Podgorica
5. What language do people speak in Montenegro?Montenegrin (official); Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian, Croatian also spoken
6. What kind of government does Montenegro have?Parliamentary Republic

Balkan Peninsula: A large geographical region in Southeastern Europe characterized by diverse cultures, histories, and mountainous terrain.
Adriatic Sea: A sea forming the southwestern boundary of Montenegro, known for its clear waters and significant maritime trade routes.
Parliamentary Republic: A system of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (parliament).
Market Economy: An economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are guided by the price signals created by the forces of supply and demand.