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Montserrat Capital: Plymouth Population: 9,439 The Geography of Montserrat Total Size: 102 square km Size Comparison: about 0.6 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 16 45 N, 62 12 W World Region: Central America and the Caribbean General Terrain: volcanic island, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: lava dome in English's Crater (in the Soufriere Hills volcanic complex) estimated at over 930 m (200 Climate: tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation The People of Montserrat Type of Government: NA Languages Spoken: English Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK) National Holiday: Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) Nationality: Montserratian(s) Religions: Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Seventh-Day Adventist, other Christian denominations Economy of Montserrat Major Industries: tourism, rum, textiles, electronic appliances Agricultural Products: cabbages, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers; livestock products Natural Resources: NEGL Major Exports: electronic components, plastic bags, apparel; hot peppers, limes, live plants; cattle Major Imports: machinery and transportation equipment, foodstuffs, manufactured goods, fuels, lubricants, and related materials Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD) National GDP: $29,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $700,000 Brief History of Montserrat: English and Irish colonists from St. Kitts first settled on Montserrat in 1632; the first African slaves arrived three decades later. The British and French fought for possesion of the island for most of the 18th century, but it finally was confirmed as a British possession in 1783. The island's sugar plantation economy was converted to small farm landholdings in the mid 19th century. Much of this island was devastated and two-thirds of the population fled abroad because of the eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano that began on 18 July 1995. Montserrat has endured volcanic activity since, with the last eruption occurring in July 2003. Back to Geography Home Page

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