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Montenegro [?m?nt?'ne?g?o?]&_160;(help·info) ( British English [?m?nt?'ni?g???]), Montenegrin/ Serbian ???? ????, Crna Gora (pronounced ['t?sr?na? 'g?ra], listen&_160; (help·info)), Albanian Mali i Zi ( ['mali i 'zi])) 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 to the north and east, the disputed entity of Kosovo to the north and east, and Albania to the south. Its capital and largest city is Podgorica, while Cetinje is designated as the Prijestonica (????????????), meaning the former Royal Capital City. [5]. Montenegro is member of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Council of Europe and Union for the Mediterranean. It is also a potential candidate for membership in the European Union and NATO. A sovereign principality since the Late Middle Ages,[6] Montenegro saw its independence from the Ottoman Empire formally recognized in 1878. From 1918, it was a part of various incarnations of Yugoslavia. On the basis of a referendum held on 21 May 2006, Montenegro declared independence on 3 June. On 28 June 2006, it became the 192nd member state of the United Nations,[7] and on 11 May 2007 the 47th member state of the Council of Europe.[8] Montenegro's native name, Crna Gora ("Black Mountain"), is mentioned for the first time in 1296 by Serbian King Stefan Uroš I in his edicts to the Serbian Orthodox Zeta Episcopate seat at the Vranjina island in Lake Skadar.[9] The origin of the term lies in the Slavic reference to excessively mountainous regions, often emerging in the medieval Serbian realm. Mentioned afterwards in most House of Nemanjic's edicts and in subsequent Venetian sources in the 13th and 14th centuries, signifying the area of the Upper Zeta, the name stabilized itself for a Principality in the second half of the 15th century under Lord Ivan Crnojevic, mostly confounding erroneously the term with the dynasty's name, which both have similar roots. The region itself became remembered as Old Montenegro (????? ???? ????/Stara Crna Gora) as by the 19th century the The Highlands were added to the state, and Montenegro further increased its size several times by the 20th century during wars against the Ottomans, expanding its name to and annexing Old Herzegovina and parts of Old Serbia, most notably Metohija and southern Rashka. The state changed little to modern day reference, losing Metohija (western Kosovo) and gaining the Bay of Kotor. The name of the region gave the name to its people, the Montenegrins (?????????/Crnogorci).
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1. Croatia, an amazing experiance
November 03, 2008
Croatia (croat.=Hrvatska, 4,494,749 inhabitants (last census:July 2006), is a republic in Europe. It has common borders with Slovenia and Hungary in the north, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the east and Montenegro in the extreme south. The border in the west and southwest is the natural border with the Adriatic sea. Capital and seat of government is Zagreb with about one million inhabitants.It is also an important transport, economic and academic center of the state. Croatia is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) and see... (read more)
Author: Anita Barbaric
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2. Investment Property in Montenegro is Definitely One to Watch
October 15, 2008
Known for its spectacular scenery and A-list visitors, Montenegro is fast becoming the place to be seen. Add impressive capital growth and possible EU accession, and investment property in Montenegro is definitely one to watch.
High mountains, deep inland lakes and a spectacular southern coastline of bays and beaches, plus sunny summers and mild winters, are just some of the reasons why Montenegro has become a holiday hotspot. Combine this with the fact that it occupies a key location for business, is attracting foreign investment, has a rapidly growing infrastructure and has been a sover... (read more)
Author: Carole French
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3. A Guide to the Best places to visit in Croatia
June 11, 2008
Croatia is a little country which borders between Hungary, Slovenia, Montenegro and Bosnia. Though not as famous as their bigger European country counterparts, Croatia is one to definitely visit at least once with its beautiful lands and Mediterranean feel.
When visiting Croatia, why not start at one of the most famous tourist attraction called the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. These lakes, located between Zagreb and Zadar are definitely worth the visit, as even just the pictures themselves seem breathtaking.
The Plitvice National Park encompasses 16 l... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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4. Guide To a Sailing Vacation in Montenegro
May 08, 2008
The high peaks of Montenegro are found along the borders of Albania and Serbia, as well as a part of the Balkan Peninsula. Geographically, the country is also situated near Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. The Adriatic Sea is facing the country's coastline and is usually frequented by tourists who are after for some sailing in Montenegro.
A yacht charter can cruise all the way to the Gulf of Kotor, or Boka Kotorska Bay. It's a fjord located in the southernmost portion of Europe. It boasts of a very beautiful history as well as extremely old civilization. The best time to visit Monteneg... (read more)
Author: D. Browall
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5. www.MediaInfo.ba - bosanskohercegovacki online informator
September 07, 2007
http://www.mediainfo.ba je bosanskohercegovacki news portal koji nudi svježe sadržaje iz tematskih cjelina kao što su: Sport, Vijesti, Fun, Tehnologija, Zdravlje, Nauka, Ekonomija, Automobili...
www.mediainfo.ba je portal koji korisnicima pored svježih vijesti nudi prijateljski dizajnirano podrucje koje omogucava veoma lahku navigaciju kroz cijeli portal. English: www.mediainfo.ba is user-friendly designed web site that offers fresh content every day from sports, politics, entertainment etc.
http://www.mediainfo.ba je bosanskohercegovacki news portal koji nudi svježe sadržaje... (read more)
Author: gt 1987 gt 1987
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6. Advice on buying Serbia Property
July 28, 2007
In order for foreign purchasers to complete a sale, their country of origin must have a reciprocal agreement with Serbia & Montenegro. In the case of Britain and Ireland for example such an agreement exists. The selling and buying of properties is without restriction in Montenegro and is regulated by law and legally secure. Ownership is guaranteed and in that respect there are no specific limitations, the only exceptions being public property i.e. streets, squares, public objects of special importance etc of which the sale and purchase is not permitted. The steps involved in purchasing y... (read more)
Author: John Everitt
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7. Montenegro Property Investment - Buy Now For Big Capital Gains
May 15, 2007
Buying property in Montenegro for investment offers anyone wanting to invest in property a superb opportunity for big capital gains.
The country was recently voted one of the top 5 overseas investment destinations and investors are looking at property investment in Montenegro and its advantages longer term and buying in increasing numbers.
Why Montenegro Property Investment is rising in popularity
Many countries that have recently joined the European Economic have seen strong growth in property prices and Montenegro look set to follow this trend.
Montenegro could could joi... (read more)
Author: kelly price
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8. Argentina over Serbia-Montenegro
June 18, 2006
Argentina over Serbia-Montenegro By Alfred Johnson
Argentina, which opened the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, has already reached the round of 16 with the victory and the Netherlands' 2-1 against the Ivorians. The Argentineans will play the Dutch on Wednesday for first place in Group C.
Argentina has underlined their World Cup threat with a 6-0 drubbing of Serbia-Montenegro a non-expected overthrown with the maximum of goals so far.
After pressing the Serbia-Montenegro goal from the start, the Albicelestes took the lead in the sixth minute on just their third a... (read more)
Author: alfred johnson
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9. Albania - Tirana, Korca, and Petrela Castle
September 30, 2005
Located in Southeastern Europe, Albania is a country off of the beaten travel road. Of course, this makes Albania a great place to visit.
Albania – History
Albania is a Mediterranean country sitting on the coast of the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The country is bordered to the north by Serbia and Montenegro, Greece to the south and Macedonia to the east. Involved in the massive strife arising in the former Yugoslavia, the country was previously a Soviet-Bloc country. These days, Albania is a democracy fighting to find its economic feet.
Tirana
Tirana is the capital of Albania and h... (read more)
Author: Rick Chapo
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10. How Can I Find My Passion?
January 30, 2005
How Can I Find My Passion?
Ronnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com
Vladimir from Serbia and Montenegro had a great question:
"Results are only one important piece of the puzzle, but there's
one thing that I'm missing. You have to feel a strong desire to
do what you want. You must be "starving" for success. But how can
we make ourselves so passionate and enthusiastic? Some people say
that it's a pre-condition (to have this passion). I would
appreciate your advice."
No matter how many articles, ideas, books or tips you read, if
you don't have the enthusiasm to put them into action, it's of no
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Author: Ronnie Nijmeh
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