- Population:
- 607,414
- Official Language:
- Serbian
- Languages:
- 17
- Primary Religion:
- Christianity
Languages:
The official language of Montenegro is Montenegrin, which is a standardized version of the Serbo-Croatian language. Montenegrin is the most widely spoken language in Montenegro, but Serbian, Bosnian, and Albanian are also spoken by significant minority populations. English and other languages are also becoming more commonly spoken, particularly in the tourism industry. Religion:
The majority of the population in Montenegro practices Eastern Orthodox Christianity, particularly the Serbian Orthodox Church. Montenegro has a significant Serbian population, and the Serbian Orthodox Church plays an important Montenegro’s society and culture. Islam is also present in Montenegro and is practiced by a significant minority, particularly among the Bosniak and Albanian communities. Catholicism and other Christian denominations are also present in Montenegro, but their numbers are relatively small. Ethnic Groups:
Montenegrin 45%, Serbian 28.7%, Bosniak 8.7%, Albanian 4.9%, Muslim 3.3%, Romani 1%, Croat 1%, other 2.6%, unspecified 4.9% (2011 est.)