Serbia-Montenegro: Map & History
The State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, known from 1992 to 2003 as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) and commonly referred to as Yugoslavia, was a country in Southeastern Europe.
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The State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, known from 1992 to 2003 as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) and commonly referred to as Yugoslavia, was a country in Southeastern Europe. It was established on 27 April 1992 as a federation comprising the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Montenegro, following the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In February 2003, the federation was reconstituted as a state union. Following the secession of Montenegro in June 2006, Serbia proclaimed independence.
Modern Countries Once Part of Serbia-Montenegro
At its mapped extent, Serbia-Montenegro covered territory in 3 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Serbia1992–2005 CE · nearly all
- Montenegro1992–2005 CE · nearly all
- Bosnia and Herzegovina1992–1995 CE · a large part
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Serbia-Montenegro's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Serbia-Montenegro in Depth
History
During the collapse of the SFR Yugoslavia in the 1990s the republics of Serbia and Montenegro agreed to remain as part of a state of Yugoslavia, and established a new constitution in 1992, which established the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia essentially as a rump state, with a population consisting of a majority of Serbs. The new state abandoned the Communist legacy: the red star was removed from the national flag, and the communist coat of arms was replaced in 1993 by a new coat of arms representing Serbia and Montenegro. The new state also established the office of the president, held by a single person, initially appointed with the consent of the republics of Serbia and Montenegro until 1997 after which the president was democratically elected.
Military
The Armed Forces of Serbia and Montenegro (Serbian: Војска Србије и Црне Горе/Vojska Srbije i Crne Gore, ВСЦГ/VSCG), previously known as Army of Yugoslavia (Serbian: Војска Југославије/Vojska Jugoslavije, ВЈ/VJ) included ground forces with internal and border troops, naval forces, air and air defense forces, and civil defense. It was established from the remnants of the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), the military of the SFR Yugoslavia. Several Bosnian Serb units of the VJ were transferred over to the Republika Srpska, during the course of the Bosnian War, leaving only units directly from Serbia and Montenegro in the armed forces.
Economy
The state suffered significantly economically due to the breakup of Yugoslavia and mismanagement of the economy, and an extended period of economic sanctions. In the early 1990s, the FRY suffered from hyperinflation of the Yugoslav dinar. By the mid-1990s, the FRY had overcome the inflation. Further damage to Yugoslavia's infrastructure and industry caused by the Kosovo War left the economy only half the size it was in 1990. Since the ousting of former Federal Yugoslav President Slobodan Milošević in October 2000, the Democratic Opposition of Serbia (DOS) coalition government has implemented stabilization measures and embarked on an aggressive market reform program. FRY renewed its membership in the International Monetary Fund in December 2000.
Geography
Serbia and Montenegro had an area of 102,350 square kilometres (39,518 sq mi), with 199 kilometres (124 mi) of coastline. The terrain of the two republics is extremely varied, with much of Serbia comprising plains and low hills (except in the more mountainous region of Kosovo and Metohija) and much of Montenegro consisting of high mountains. Serbia is entirely landlocked, with the coastline belonging to Montenegro. The climate is similarly varied.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Serbia and Montenegro (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Serbia-Montenegro: Key Facts
| Capital | Belgrade |
|---|---|
| Official language | Serbian |
| Currency | Serbian dinar |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Dissolved | 4 June 2006 |
Preceded by
- Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
- Republic of Serbia
- Republic of Montenegro
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q37024 (CC0).
Serbia-Montenegro Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 147,904 km² in 1994 CE.
Serbia-Montenegro: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Serbia-Montenegro exist?
Serbia-Montenegro is dated to 1992 CE – 2005 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Serbia-Montenegro?
The capital of Serbia-Montenegro was Belgrade.
How large was Serbia-Montenegro at its peak?
At its peak in 1994 Serbia-Montenegro covered about 147,904 km².
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