Montenegro, a touristic destination with service-based economy

+ 1 million potential consumers live in Montenegro, service-based economy which is transitioning to a market economy.

Montenegro uses the Euro as its national currency. The Central Bank of Montenegro is not part of the euro system but the country is "euroised", using the euro unilaterally as its currency.

The Montenegrin economy remains dependent on foreign direct investment. At the core of the economy, we have the leading service sector, industry and agriculture.

Despite an extensive road network, no roads are built to full motorway standards. Construction of new motorways is considered a national priority.

Montenegro has two international airports, Podgorica Airport and Tivat Airport. The two airports served 1.1 million passengers in 2008. Montenegro Airlines is the flag carrier of Montenegro.

The Port of Bar is Montenegro's main seaport. Montenegro has both a picturesque coast and a mountainous northern region.

With a total of 1.6 million visitors, the nation is the 36th (out of 47 countries) most visited country in Europe.

The Government of Montenegro has set the development of Montenegro as an elite tourist destination a top priority.