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Revision as of 00:02, 18 December 2017
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Šavnik
Шавник | |
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Village and municipality | |
  Šavnik Location of Šavnik in Montenegro | |
| Coordinates: 42°57′N 19°06′E / 42.95°N 19.10°E | |
| Land |  Montenegro |
| Settlements | 27 |
| Regierung | |
| • Mayor | Velimir Perišić (DPS) |
| • Ruling party | DPS - SDP |
| Area | |
| • Total | 553 km2 (214 sq mi) |
| Population (2003 census) | |
| • Total | 570 |
| • Density | 5.3/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| • Municipality | 2,947 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 81450 |
| Area code | +382 40 |
| ISO 3166-2 code | ME-18 |
| Car plates | ŠN |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | www.savnik.cg.yu |
Šavnik (Serbian Cyrillic: Шавник, pronounced [ʃǎv̞niːk]) is a city in Montenegro, on the Šavnik river. It is the central settlement of the Šavnik Municipality.
History
Šavnik is a relatively new settlement, founded in 1861. It was populated by internal migrants from other parts of Montenegro, mostly craftsmen, which were needed by local farmers. The town quickly became a center for the Drobnjaci region, and incorporated a post office, school, primary court, and military post.
Industrialization during the SFR Yugoslavia era mostly bypassed Šavnik, so did any major transit road or rail links, so the economy of town went into stagnation. Population of Šavnik and entire municipality is since in slow but steady decrease. Most of the residents are migrating to Nikšić and southern Montenegro, and Šavnik is often a synonym for a poor and deteriorating town.
The future road Risan - Nikšić - Šavnik - Žabljak, and proximity of Žabljak as a main mountain tourist resort in Montenegro may boost Šavnik's economic prospects.
Transport
Šavnik is situated on a regional road halfway between Nikšić and Žabljak, and it is its only link with the rest of Montenegro.
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