The use of the name Montenegro began in the 15th century when the Crnojevic dynasty began to rule the Serbian principality of Zeta, After World War I, Montenegro was part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. In 1992, Montenegro federated with Serbia, first as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and, after 2003, in a looser union of Serbia and Montenegro. Montenegro formally declared its independence on 3 June 2006.

Natural and Culturo-Historic Region of Kotor

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Durmitor National Park

(42.97-43.28 N 18.27-19.45 E)

This national park is along the Tara river canyon, which has the deepest gorges in Europe. It has dense pine forests, clear lakes, and is traversed by rivers and underground streams.

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