Ulcinj Улцињ Ulqin Ulqini

Coat of arms Coordinates 41.92° N 19.20° E Mayor Gëzim Hajdinaga (DUA - DPS - SDP) Municipality area 255 km² Population (2003 census)  - city  - municipality  - density 10,828 20,290 79.6 p/km² No. of Settlements 39 Time zone  - Standard  - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Founded 5th century BC Area code +382 82 Car plates UL Official Website www.ulcinj.cg.yu

Bilingual sign in Ulcinj

Ulcinj (Serbian/Montenegrin Cyrillic: Улцињ, Albanian: Ulqin or Ulqini, Italian: Dulcigno) is a coastal town and municipality in Montenegro. The town of Ulcinj has a population of 10,828 (2003 census), and it is the centre of Ulcinj municipality. This southernmost municipality of Montenegro has a population of 20,290. Image File history File links CoatUL.JPG‎ Coat of Arms of Ulcinj, Montenegro This is a logo of an organization, item, or event, and is protected by copyright and/or trademark. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1092x1333, 66 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ulcinj ... See Cartesian coordinate system or Coordinates (elementary mathematics) for a more elementary introduction to this topic. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... The Democratic Union of Albanians (Demokratska Unija Albanaca) is an Albanian minority political party in Montenegro. ... The Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro (Serbian/Montenegrin: Демократска Партија Социјалиста Црне Горе / Demokratska Partija Socijalista Crne Gore) is a political party in Montenegro. ... The Social Democratic Party of Montenegro (Socijaldemokratska Partija Crne Gore) is a political party in Montenegro. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... European Summer Time is the daylight saving time practised in Europe, the period during which clocks are advanced by one hour in relation to the official time observed during the rest of the year. ... Daylight saving time (also called DST, or Summer Time) is the local time a region is designated for a portion of the year, usually an hour forward from its standard official time. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing summer time Central European Time (CET) is one of the names of the time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Central European Time West Africa Time British Summer Time* Irish Summer Time* Western European Summer Time* Category: ... Central European Summer Time (CEST) is one of the names of UTC+2 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium) The 5th century BC started on January 1, 500 BC and ended on December 31, 401 BC. // The Parthenon of Athens seen from the hill of the Pnyx to the west. ... This is a list of dialing codes by town in Montenegro. ... These are the Montenegrin car license plate codes by region and in alphabetical order: Categories: | ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1536x2048, 752 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ulcinj Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1536x2048, 752 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ulcinj Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Cyrillic alphabet (or azbuka, from the old name of the first two letters) is an alphabet used for several East and South Slavic languages; (Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Rusyn, Serbian, and Ukrainian) and many other languages of the former Soviet Union, Asia and Eastern Europe. ... Anthem: Oj, svijetla majska zoro Oh, the bright dawn of May Capital (and largest city) Podgorica Serbian (Ijekavian dialect)1 (local also Albanian) Government Republic  - President Filip Vujanović  - Prime Minister Željko Å turanović Independence from Serbia and Montenegro   - Declared June 3, 2006   - Recognised June 8, 2006  Area  - Total 13. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

History

The wider area of Ulcinj has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. Illyrian tombs (tumuli), found in the village of Zogaj, in the vicinity of Ulcinj, date back to the Bronze Age. The Bronze Age is a period in a civilizations development when the most advanced metalworking has developed the techniques of smelting copper from natural outcroppings and alloys it to cast bronze. ... Illyria (disambiguation) Illyrians has come to refer to a broad, ill-defined group of peoples who inhabited the western Balkans (Illyria, roughly from northern Epirus to southern Pannonia) and even perhaps parts of Southern Italy in classical times into the Common era, and spoke Illyrian languages. ...

The town is believed to be founded in the 5th century BC by Greek colonists from Colchis. The Colchian colonization is mentioned in the 3rd century BC, in a poem by Apollonius of Rhodos. (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium) The 5th century BC started on January 1, 500 BC and ended on December 31, 401 BC. // The Parthenon of Athens seen from the hill of the Pnyx to the west. ... In ancient geography, Colchis (sometimes spelled also as Kolchis) (Greek: Κολχίς, kŏl´kĬs; Georgian: კოლხეთი, Kolkheti) was a nearly triangular district in Caucasus. ... (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium) The 3rd century BC started on January 1, 300 BC and ended on December 31, 201 BC. // Events The Pyramid of the Moon, one of several monuments built in Teotihuacán Teotihuacán, Mexico begun The first two Punic Wars between Carthage... Apollonius may be: Historical people: Apollonius (philosopher), Greek philosopher is Apollonius of Tyana listed below. ... In Greek mythology, Rhodos was a son of Hermes and Aphrodite. ...

Illyrians lived in the region at the time, and under Greek influence built immense so-called Cyclopean Walls. In Latin, it was known as Olcinium or Ulcinium. In medieval times a shipwreck of a Saracen ship was stranded there with African slaves; locals saved the surviving Africans and made them an integral part of the population of the town. Cyclopean is a descriptor applied to the characteristic wall-building method of the Mycenaean culture. ... A shipwreck is the remains of a ship after it has sunk or been beached as a result of a crisis at sea. ... In older Western historical literature, the Saracens were the people of the Saracen Empire, another name for the Arab Caliphate under the rule of the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties. ... World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... The Buxton Memorial Fountain, celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, London. ...

Before the medieval period, Ulcinj was known as one of the pirate capitals of the Adriatic Sea. This is also seen during the later period of Illyrian Kingdom. A satellite image of the Adriatic Sea. ... This article is about an ancient civilization in southeastern Europe; see also Illyria (software), Illyria (character in the TV series Angel). ...

Population

Ulcinj is administrative centre of Ulcinj municipality, which has 20,290 residents. The town of Ulcinj itself has a population of 10,828.

Ulcinj is the centre of Albanian community in Montenegro. It is the only municipality in Montenegro where Albanians form the overwhelming majority. Ethnic map of Montenegro according to the 2003 census There is an Albanian minority living in Montenegro. ...

Population of Ulcinj:

• March 03, 1981 - 9,140
• March 03, 1991 - 10,025
• November 1, 2003 - 10,828

Ethnic groups (2003 census): March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Albanians (92.14%)
• Montenegrins (3.93%)
• Serbs (3.44%)
• Muslims (1.36%)
• Bosniaks (1.46%)

Montenegrins (Serbian and Montenegrin: Црногорци / Crnogorci) are a South Slavic people who are primarily associated with the Republic of Montenegro. ... Languages Serbian Religions Predominantly Serbian Orthodox Christian Related ethnic groups Other Slavic peoples, especially South Slavs See Cognate peoples below Serbs (Serbian: Срби or Srbi) are a South Slavic people who live mainly in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and, to a lesser extent, in Croatia and the Republic of Macedonia. ... Muslims by nationality was a term used in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to describe people who spoke Serbo-Croatian language and professed Islam that werent identified as one of the other nations. ... The Bosniaks (Bosnian: Bošnjaci, IPA: ) are a South Slav people living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Sandžak region of Serbia and Montenegro, with a smaller autochthonous population also present in Kosovo. ...

Tourism

In the summer time, Ulcinj is a popular tourist destination. Although still undiscovered by many travelers from larger countries, repeat tourists and an increasing amount of first time visitors make Ulcinj a hot spot for vacationers between the months of May and September. It is most famous for its beaches, which are considered the most beautiful in Montenegro. The most valuable resource of the Ulcinj riviera is Velika Plaža (literally "Big Beach"), which is a 12 km long portion of sandy beach - the longest on the Montenegrin coast. There is also a beach that holds the name Mala Plaža ("Little Beach") which is much smaller in size, but is very popular with visitors. "The Korzo" as it is called by locals, is a strip-like walkway ligning the small beach. At night during the summer months, young tourists walk past one another while bright lights decorate the street and live music invades their ear drums. It is said that some of the most beautiful girls in South Eastern Europe, visiting Ulcinj as tourists, can be found walking about the Korzo on a nightly basis. There are many more less known smaller beaches that serve as a get a way to many people looking to catch their breath. Velika Plaža (English: Long Beach) is a beach south of Ulcinj, Montenegro. ...

Ulcinj's old town is a very well preserved castle looking community that is left over from medieval times. The old town sits atop a mountain overlooking the shore and is a tourist attraction on its own. Balmoral Castle, Scotland Castle has a history of scholarly debate surrounding its exact meaning. ...

Ada Bojana is popular among foreign tourists from Western Europe for its peace and unique atmosphere. Ada Bojana (Island Bojana) is an island in the Ulcinj Municipality in Montenegro. ... A common understanding of Western Europe in modern times. ...

Šaško lake and Ulcinj's salt pond are popular among birdwatchers, because Ulcinj and its surroundings are major resting points for over 200 bird species on their migration paths.

There are numerous pubs, dance clubs, and bars that dot the city that are usually filled to capacity throughout the summer.

The majority of tourists in Ulcinj are Albanians, Germans, Italians, and other nearby European countries. This article is about the continent. ...

A large number of Americans who are either of Albanian descent or were born in or near the city of Ulcinj often make the city a prime summer time destination.

Transport

Ulcinj is connected with rest of Montenegro by two-laned highways. It is connected with other coastal towns by the Adriatic Motorway. Reaching inland is made possible by detouring from The Adriatic Motorway at Budva or Sutomore (through Sozina tunnel). Adriatic Highway (Serbian/Montenegrin: Jadranska Magistrala; Cyrillic: Јадранска Магистрала) is a road that stretches along the coast of Montenegro. ... Coordinates Mayor Rajko Kuljača Municipality area 122 km² Population  - city  - municipality 10,918 15,909 Time zone  - Standard  - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Founded 5th Century B.C. Area code +381 86 Car plates BD Official Website http://www. ... Sutomore is a coastal town in a Serbia and Montenegro. ... Sozina tunnel, here still under construction The Sozina tunnel is a vehicular tunnel in Montenegro, and is a part of E65 European route. ...

As of today, there are no airports in the city of Ulcinj. However, nearby airports in Tivat and Podgorica are both around 70 km away. There are regular flights to Belgrade and Zurich from Tivat. Podgorica Airport has regular flights to major European destinations throughout the year. Many tourists traveling to Ulcinj from abroad arrive into the city from the airport in Tivat due to its recent rennovations and general ease of navigation. Tivat Airport (Montenegrin/Serbian: Аеродром Тиват/Aerodrom Tivat) (IATA: TIV, ICAO: LYTV) is an international airport located 4 km (2 mi) from the centre of Tivat, Montenegro. ... Podgorica Airport (Montenegrin/Serbian: Aerodrom Podgorica) (IATA: TGD, ICAO: LYPG) is an international airport located in Golubovci, Montenegro, approximately 8 miles (12 km) south of Podgorica. ... Belgrade (Serbian: Београд or Beograd  ) is the capital and largest city of Serbia. ... Location within Switzerland   Zürich[?] (German pronunciation IPA: ; usually spelled Zurich in English) is the largest city in Switzerland (population: 366,145 in 2004; population of urban area: 1,091,732) and capital of the canton of Zürich. ... World map exhibiting the location of Europe. ...

Within the city, there is public transportation available to the general public by way of city buses. Along with private automobiles, taxi cabs and vans are in great abundance throughout the city and its vicinities. To avoid congestion in the often traffic laden streets of Ulcinj, many young locals opt for travel by motorbike and scooter, which are also available to rent on daily or weekly timeshares. A motorcycle (or motorbike) is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. ... Scooter may refer to: Vehicles: Motor Scooter, a two-wheeled motorized vehicle with a step-thru frame such as a Vespa or Lambretta Maxi Scooter, a large motor scooter with an engine displacement greater than 250 cc such as a Honda Silverwing or Suzuki Burgman Kick Scooter, a vehicle consisting...

External links

• Official site

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