Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico.
English and Irish colonists from St. Kitts first settled on Montserrat in 1632; the first African slaves arrived three decades later. The British and ...
Longitude: -62.2
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Montserrat:
2,889.018 km
Terrain:
Volcanic island, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland.
Natural Resources:
NEGL.
Industries:
Tourism, rum, textiles, electronic appliances.
Population: 5,468
Only the northern half of the island is populated, the southern portion is uninhabitable due to volcanic activity.
Area: 102 km2
about 0.6 times the size of Washington, DC
The island is entirely volcanic in origin and composed of three major volcanic centers of differing ages.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XCD | Eastern Caribbean dollar | $ |
Capital City: Plymouth
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:42 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Montserrat is a blue field with the Union Jack and the coat of arms of Montserrat featuring Erin with a harp.
Bordering Countries
Montserrat has no bordering countries.
Visiting Montserrat
You're in for a treat! Montserrat is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes
- Rich musical heritage
- Unique and resilient local culture
- Active volcano and potential eruptions
- Limited medical facilities
- High cost of living and travel
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Montserrat cuisine features seafood and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include goat water and saltfish.
- Breadfruit and plantains are commonly used.
- Visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory
- Explore the black sand beaches
- Attend the annual St. Patrick's Festival
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