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Area : 5333  sq.mi - Population 685000 hab.
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Area

5333  sq.mi
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Flights

4 hrs 30 mins London-Podgorica. There is a one hour time difference. Several international flights fly to the airports of Podgorica and Tivat in Montenegro, notably those provided by Montenegro Airlines (tel. (081) 622 641).
A direct flight Podgorica-London is scheduled by Montenegro Airlines every Friday. In the summer season (from April 1st to October 31st 2010), Montenegro Airlines will schedule 4 weekly flights from London to Montenegro, flying to the capital city, Podgorica, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Several charter flights land in Dubrovnic, Croatia, which is a 45-minute coach drive from the border.
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Population

685000 hab.
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Airports

Many international flights land in Montenegro, at the airports of Podgorica or Tivat, especially those scheduled by Montenegro Airlines (Tel. (081) 622 641).
There are direct flights from London to Podgorica scheduled every week.
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Security

Going to Montenegro is no longer dangerous, except in the southern part of Serbia, near the border with Kosovo (the areas around Medveda, Bujanovac and Presevo).
Diplomatic relations between Serbia and Montenegro were reinstated on November 16, 2000.
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Languages

Montenegrin is a variant of Serbian spoken in Montenegro. Its status as a language is at the centre of political polemics aiming to create cultural unity, distinct from Serbian culture.
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Requirements

A passport valid during your whole stay in the country is sufficient.
Recommendations:
The Ministry of Foreign Affaires recommends that you check that the validity of your passport covers at least your entire stay in Montenegro and recommends that you bring your national identity card with you. The Minister also advises to subscribe to insurance concerning specific assistance contracts (Europ Assistance, Inter Mutuelles Assistances...).
Please note: any foreigner going to Montenegro and staying with a local inhabitant has to declare himself/herself to the nearest police station in the city in which he/she resides.
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Religion

Orthodox (majority), Catholics (Croats and Albanians), Muslims (Slavs and Albanians).
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Currency

The currency is the Euro. Banks are open from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays.
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Local transportation

The best way to travel around Montenegro is using public transport: by bus or by train, as the roads are not very reliable. This is also why we don't recommend hiring a vehicle, especially if you are not familiar with the roads or the region.

These are also the cheapest and most practical ways to get to the most important sites. It's better to take the bus than the train, as the train is slower and generally dirtier.
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Health

No particular vaccine is required. It is recommended to treat water before consumption. You can be exposed to several diseases when swimming in the waters, such as bilharzia, leptospirosis, and diarrheic diseases. Avoid walking bare foot on the sand and avoid swimming in places not intended for swimming. It is recommended to subscribe to insurance covering medical expenses and to medical repatriation insurance. As for now, there is no reason to delay a business or tourist trip to Montenegro. General hygiene advice for travellers who wish to protect themselves against microbial infections is highly recommended: - avoid consuming raw or half-cooked food, in particular meat and eggs; - wash your hands regularly.
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Electricity

Voltage is 220 V. 50 Hertz. Adapters are needed.
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Flood of tourists

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Taxes and tips

Montenegro pays the following taxes:

In 2009, a 12% income tax was imposed, a tax that is applicable to personal or individual income. As of 2010, the individual income tax was reduced to 9%.

Businesses pay the same income tax rate, i.e. 9%. Whereas in general, VAT or sales taxes reach 17%, and this is according to a normal rate. A reduced-rate tax of 7% applies to products like staple foods (water, bread, oil, milk, etc.), medications, prostheses, etc.

Books, periodicals, and monographs have benefited from a privileged rate of 3.5% since 2006.
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Telephone

11; Novi Sad:
21; Subotica: 24; Bar: 85; Budva: (86) + number you are calling.
If you wish to call the United Kingdom, dial 00 + 44 + the number you are calling.