Bijelo Polje facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bijelo Polje Бијело Поље
Town and municipality
From the top, Bijelo Polje at Night, Church of St. Nicholas, Town Centre
Flag Coat of arms
Bijelo Polje Location in Montenegro
Country	Montenegro
Region	Northern Montenegro
Municipality	Bijelo Polje
Settlements	98
Area
• Town and municipality	924 km2 (357 sq mi)
Elevation	578 m (1,896 ft)
Population  (2011 census)
• Rank	6th in Montenegro
• Urban	12,900
• Rural	30,651
• Municipality	46,051
Demonym(s)	Belopoljese Bjelopoljci
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	84000
Area code	+382 50
ISO 3166-2 code	ME-04
Car plates	BP
Climate	Cfb

Bijelo Polje (which means 'white field' in Montenegrin) is a town in Montenegro. It is located in the northern part of the country, right by the Lim River. In 2011, about 12,900 people lived in the town itself. Bijelo Polje is a very important place for northern Montenegro. It is the main center for government, business, culture, and education in the region.

The town is also the heart of the Bijelo Polje Municipality, which has a total population of about 46,051 people. It is seen as the unofficial capital of the north-eastern part of Montenegro.

History of Bijelo Polje

Ancient Writings and World War II

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Bijelo Polje

Bijelo Polje has a rich history. A very old and important book called the Miroslav's Gospel was written here. This book is so special that it is protected by UNESCO. It was created in the Saint Peter and Paul Church in Bijelo Polje. The Gospel was written by Miroslav, who was the brother of a Serbian ruler named Stefan Nemanja.

During World War II, Bijelo Polje played a big role. It was a key spot for people who fought against fascism. This movement was strong across Yugoslavia, especially in Montenegro.

People of Bijelo Polje

Population and Backgrounds

Bijelo Polje is the main town in its municipality. In 2011, the town had 12,900 residents. The entire Bijelo Polje municipality had a population of 46,051 people.

People in Bijelo Polje come from different backgrounds. The main groups living here are Serbs, Bosniaks, Montenegrins, and Muslims. There are also smaller groups like Romani, Albanians, and Croats.

Most people in Bijelo Polje follow one of two main religions. About 71.64% are Muslims, and about 28.21% are Orthodox Christians. A small number of people follow other religions.

Culture and Fun Things to See

Bijelo Polje is known for being the hometown of many talented people. It is where the famous oral poet Avdo Međedović was born. Many well-known writers like Ćamil Sijarić and Miodrag Bulatović also came from here.

The town has also produced great athletes. Basketball stars like Nikola Peković and the football-playing brothers Ajsel and Emir Kujović are from Bijelo Polje.

Sports in Bijelo Polje

If you love sports, Bijelo Polje has some exciting teams! The main football (soccer) team is Jedinstvo. They have played in Montenegro's top football league many times. They share their home stadium, Gradski stadion, with another local team, OFK Borac.

For basketball fans, the town has two teams: Jedinstvo and KK Centar.

Getting Around Bijelo Polje

Roads and Railways

Bijelo Polje is well-connected to the rest of Montenegro. Two major roads pass through the town. These roads link Montenegro's coast and its capital, Podgorica, with northern Montenegro and Serbia. These are part of the important European routes E65 and E80.

The town also has a train station. It is a stop on the Belgrade–Bar railway, which connects Montenegro to Belgrade, Serbia. This makes it easy to travel by train to and from Bijelo Polje.

Air Travel

The closest airport is Podgorica Airport, which is about 130 kilometers (80 miles) away. This airport has regular flights to many big cities in Europe.

Climate in Bijelo Polje

Bijelo Polje has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. This type of weather is known as a humid continental climate.

Notable People from Bijelo Polje

A street in Bijelo Polje.

Many famous people have come from Bijelo Polje, including:

• Avdo Međedović, a famous oral poet
• Miodrag Bulatović, a writer
• Ćamil Sijarić, a writer
• Dragomir Brajković, a writer
• Risto Ratković, a writer
• Nikola Peković, a basketball player
• Predrag Drobnjak, a basketball player
• Suad Šehović, a basketball player
• Sead Šehović, a basketball player
• Duško Ivanović, a basketball coach
• Ajsel Kujović, a football player
• Emir Kujović, a football player
• Milutin Karadžić, an actor
• Nastasja Vojinović, a musician

Sister Cities

Bijelo Polje has special friendships with other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities" or "twin towns." They work together on cultural and educational projects.

See also

In Spanish: Bijelo Polje para niños