(in Montenegro, a European country located in the west-central Balkans.) The country’s name (“Black Mountain”) refers to its ancient stronghold near the Adriatic Sea.)
===================================================================Settled by Slavs in the 7th century, it was incorporated into the Serbian empire in the late 12th century. It retained its independence following the defeat of the Serbs by the Ottoman Empire in 1389 at the Battle of Kosovo. Often at war with the Ottomans and Albanians, it began an alliance with Russia early in the 18th century. In the Balkan Wars of 1912–13, it cooperated against the Ottoman Empire. It supported Serbia during and after WWarI. It was then absorbed into Serbia, becoming part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. During WWII Montenegro was the scene of heavy fighting. In 1946 the new Yugoslavia made Montenegro one of its six federated units. In 1992, after the breakup of Yugoslavia, Montenegro and Serbia combined as the new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. During WWarII Montenegro was the scene of heavy fighting. In 1946 the federal constitution of the new Yugoslavia made Montenegro one of Yugoslavia’s six federated units. In 1992, Montenegro and Serbia combined as the new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In 2003, the Serbian, Montenegrin, and Yugoslav parliaments ratified an agreement that maintained the federation, under the name Serbia and Montenegro. (In 2006 Montenegro achieved separation from Serbia.)
+ Featured here is Podgorica lit. "Under the Hill") the capital and largest city of Montenegro. Historically, it was Podgorica's position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers that led to much settlement. After WWarII Podgorica was first designated as the capital of Montenegro; in 1946 it served as the capital of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until Montenegro's declaration of independence in 2006. The city's original name, Podgorica, was restored in 1992 following the dissolution of Yugoslavia. The city has since seen a rise in the IT sector, with many startups and tech companies emerging. Podgorica now serves as a central hub for Montenegro's transportation network, with an extensive road and rail system and the nearby Podgorica Airport. Tourism is also a growing sector, with the city being a gateway to Montenegro's many natural and cultural attractions.
+ Podgorica is home to the University of Montenegro, the largest and most significant educational institution in the country. The city's cultural institutions include the Montenegrin National Theater, the Natural History Museum of Montenegro, and some galleries and libraries. About a third of the city's area is composed of parks, gardens, and landscapes, including the nearby Gorica Hill. Doclea and the old Ottoman town of Stara Varoš.) The economy of Podgorica is based on a mix of industries, including manufacturing, trade, and services. The city has seen a rise in the IT sector, with many startups and tech companies emerging.
+ Featured here is Podgorica lit. "Under the Hill") the capital and largest city of Montenegro. Historically, it was Podgorica's position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers that led to much settlement. After WWarII Podgorica was first designated as the capital of Montenegro; in 1946 it served as the capital of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until Montenegro's declaration of independence in 2006. The city's original name, Podgorica, was restored in 1992 following the dissolution of Yugoslavia. The city has since seen a rise in the IT sector, with many startups and tech companies emerging. Podgorica now serves as a central hub for Montenegro's transportation network, with an extensive road and rail system and the nearby Podgorica Airport. Tourism is also a growing sector, with the city being a gateway to Montenegro's many natural and cultural attractions.
+ Podgorica is home to the University of Montenegro, the largest and most significant educational institution in the country. The city's cultural institutions include the Montenegrin National Theater, the Natural History Museum of Montenegro, and some galleries and libraries. About a third of the city's area is composed of parks, gardens, and landscapes, including the nearby Gorica Hill. Doclea and the old Ottoman town of Stara Varoš.) The economy of Podgorica is based on a mix of industries, including manufacturing, trade, and services. The city has seen a rise in the IT sector, with many startups and tech companies emerging.
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