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The Kuči tribe is a prominent example of the ethnic fluidity of the . First appearing in historical records in 1330 as an Albanian brotherhood ( katun ), the tribe gradually underwent a process of Slavicisation . By the 17th and 18th centuries, shifts in political alliances and the influence of the Orthodox Church led many members to transition from Roman Catholicism to Eastern Orthodoxy and from the Albanian language to Slavic dialects. Today, descendants of the Kuči identify as Montenegrins , Serbs , or Bosniaks (among those who converted to Islam during the Ottoman era). Geography: The Kučka Krajina

Areas closer to the Podgorica valley, such as Zlatica .The terrain is characterized by "karst" topography—eroded limestone creating caves, sinkholes, and dramatic rocky peaks—making it a challenging but strategic military refuge throughout history. Honor and Custom (Čojstvo i Junaštvo) KuД‡i KuД‡i

Includes the village of Ubli , the historical and cultural center of the region. The Kuči tribe is a prominent example of