Montenegro Yugoslavia Economy

The average monthly salary in Montenegro now buys less than three gallons of gas. The tiny, mountainous republic finds itself surrounded by enemies: Croats to the northwest, eager to retaliate for the Yugoslav army's shelling of Dubrovnik; Albanians to the south, warily watching Montenegrin bases in fear of attack; the U.S. 6th Fleet patrolling its shores to enforce international sanctions.

The average monthly salary in Montenegro now buys less than three gallons of gas. The tiny, mountainous republic finds itself surrounded by enemies: Croats to the northwest, eager to retaliate for the Yugoslav army's shelling of Dubrovnik; Albanians to the south, warily watching Montenegrin bases in fear of attack; the U.S. 6th Fleet patrolling its shores to enforce international sanctions.