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Montenegro shares land borders with 5 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina (242 km), Albania (186 km), Serbia (157 km), Kosovo (76 km) and Croatia (19 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)
680 km
Total land borders
294 km
Coastline
13,812
Area in km²
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Countries bordering Montenegro

NeighbourBorder lengthCapitalVisa for Montenegro citizens
Flag of Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
242 km
Sarajevo Visa-free · 90 days
Flag of AlbaniaAlbania
186 km
Tirana Visa-free · 90 days
Flag of SerbiaSerbia
157 km
Belgrade Visa-free · 90 days
Flag of KosovoKosovo
76 km
Pristina Visa-free · 90 days
Flag of CroatiaCroatia
19 km
Zagreb Visa-free · 90 days

Bosnia and Herzegovina accounts for 36% of Montenegro's 680 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Montenegro

Location

Southeastern Europe, between the Adriatic Sea and Serbia

Area

13,812 km² — slightly smaller than Connecticut; slightly larger than twice the size of Delaware

Terrain

Highly indented coastline with narrow coastal plain backed by rugged high limestone mountains and plateaus

Climate

Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and autumns and relatively cold winters with heavy snowfalls inland

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Zia Kolata 2,534 m. Lowest: Adriatic Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 1086 m.

Natural resources

Bauxite, hydroelectricity

Natural hazards

Destructive earthquakes

Good to know

Strategic location along the Adriatic coast

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Montenegro

How many countries border Montenegro?

Montenegro shares land borders with 5 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina (242 km), Albania (186 km), Serbia (157 km), Kosovo (76 km) and Croatia (19 km).

Which is the longest border of Montenegro?

The longest land border of Montenegro is with Bosnia and Herzegovina (242 km); the shortest is with Croatia (19 km).

Is Montenegro landlocked?

No. Montenegro has 294 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Montenegro?

The land borders of Montenegro total 680 km. By number of neighbours Montenegro ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Montenegro citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Montenegro citizens can visit 5 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo and Croatia.

What is the highest point of Montenegro?

Zia Kolata 2,534 m. The lowest point is Adriatic Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).