What was Montenegro previously called?
Yugoslavia
As the breakup of Yugoslavia occurred, the SRCG was renamed to the Republic of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Република Црна Гора / Republika Crna Gora) on 27 April 1992 within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia by removing the adjective “socialist” from the republic’s title.
When did Montenegro leave Yugoslavia?
In February 2003, FR Yugoslavia was transformed from a federal republic to a political union officially known as the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. In 2006, Montenegro seceded from the union, leading to the full independence of Serbia and Montenegro.
Is Podgorica the same as Titograd?
In the Middle Ages, it was known as Ribnica (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Рибница [rîbnitsa]). The name Podgorica was used from 1326. From 1946 to 1992, the city was named Titograd in honour of Josip Broz Tito, the former President of Yugoslavia.
Where did the name Titograd come from?
The name Podgorica was used from 1326. From 1946 to 1992, the city was named Titograd in honour of Josip Broz Tito, the President of Yugoslavia from 1953 to 1980. Doclea, Roman town, the seat of the Late Roman province of Praevalitana. Archeological remains of the Roman period in Doclea.
Where is Podgorica now?
Titograd, the capital of the Yugoslav republic of Montenegro, has gone the same way, and is now known as Podgorica. I remember him involved in a touchline bust-up with a Yugoslav player in a thrilling 4-4 draw in Titograd back in 1982.
When did Podgorica become the capital of Montenegro?
Podgorica was occupied by Italian troops in April 1941 and became one of the centers of armed struggle against the occupying forces. The city was freed by the National Army of Liberation on Dec. 18, 1944. In April 1945, Podgorica became the capital of the People’s Republic of Montenegro.