Re: Re : Montenegro Breaks Away From Serbia
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Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat
But I have some sympathy for the independent movement. A Montenegroan (note to self: homework: find out proper adjective) membership of the Yugoslavian Federation made sense. It was one of six(?) republics.
Yes, according to statute of former Yugoslavia, there were 6 republics: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Hertzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia.
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Originally Posted by Brenus
So it isn’t only about politic. Kosovo is NOT a rich county, and most of the Serbs will give it gladly if it shouldn’t be their kind of Jerusalem. Even the Serbian Atheists will be upset if Kosovo becomes independent.
So it far more complicated than Montenegro.
Yes, it is. Kosovo was Serbian before Turkish conquered it, but IIRC 1-2 centuries ago, Albanians started moving to Kosovo in large numbers, so nowdays there are >85% of Albanians in Kosovo and only 10% of Serbs. It's a big problem for Serbs, to give up Kosovo - center of their medieval state. Besides, it's religiouslly quite important for Serbs.
I think the case of Montenegro is much simpler. Montegreese (or however are called people who live in Montenegro) existed as nation during history and had their state (middle ages and later in 19th century). That's why I believe they have full right to be independent.
