Montenegro is a fascinating country overlooking the Adriatic sea in the Balkans. Despite being one of the smallest European states, there are both mountains and coastline in Montenegro where you can find a rich variety of fauna and flora. Montenegro suffered a tormented past but gained its independence in 2006 when Podgorica was confirmed as its capital. History The Turks were the first to conquer Montenegro in the fifteenth century, the coastal region was conquered by the Venetian Republic and named Venetian Albania. Later, Montenegro became part of the Ottoman Empire until the early nineteen... [More information]