Kuči

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Kuči is one of Montenegro's Highland clans, and is also a name of geographical region in eastern Montenegro which the clan populates. The region is located north-east of Podgorica, an extends alonthe border with Albania. Marko Miljanov Popović, writer and warrier from Kuči, is arguably the most prominent member of the clan.

[edit] Demographics

There are over 15,000 residents in Kuči, with over 3,000 homes

Two ethnic groups, Montenegrins and Albanians live together in Kuči. Most of the Montenegrins are followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church, while a minority are Muslims. Most of the Albanians are followers of the Roman Catholic Church, while are minority of Muslims

[edit] Notable Members

[edit] Notable Families

  • Drekalovići
    • Došovići
    • Ljabovići
    • Milačići
    • Nešovići
  • Milići
  • Obrenovići
  • Koja e Kuçit, Catholic Albanian tribe
    • Nikići