Timeline of Montenegro

Chronology

7 events spanning the history of Montenegro. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1401 – 1800

   Montenegro retains substantial measure of autonomy from Ottoman Empire.

   Montenegro retains substantial measure of autonomy from Ottoman Empire.

2. 1798

   Montenegro acknowledged as independent principality.

   Montenegro acknowledged as independent principality.

3. 1918

   Following first world war, Montenegro becomes part of Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.

   Following first world war, Montenegro becomes part of Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.

4. 1992

   Montenegro joins Serbia in Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

   Montenegro joins Serbia in Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

5. 2000

   Montenegrin leadership becomes increasingly independence-minded.

   Montenegrin leadership becomes increasingly independence-minded.

6. 2006

   Montenegro declares independence.

   Montenegro declares independence, Serbia responds by declaring itself the independent sovereign successor state to the Union of Serbia and Montenegro.

7. 2007

   Montenegro adopts new constitution.

   Montenegro adopts new constitution.