 Montserrat
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
16 45 N, 62 12 W |
| Area |
total: 102 sq km land: 102 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation |
| Terrain |
volcanic island, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland |
| Population |
9,538 note: an estimated 8,000 refugees left the island following the resumption of volcanic activity in July 1995; some have returned (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
English |
| Imports |
machinery and transportation equipment, foodstuffs, manufactured goods, fuels, lubricants, and related materials |
| Exports |
electronic components, plastic bags, apparel; hot peppers, limes, live plants; cattle |
| Hazards |
severe hurricanes (June to November); volcanic eruptions (Soufriere Hills volcano has erupted continuously since 1995) |
| Resources |
NEGL |
| Geography |
the island is entirely volcanic in origin and comprised of three major volcanic centers of differing ages |
| Nationality |
noun: Montserratian(s) adjective: Montserratian |
| Capital |
name: Plymouth geographic coordinates: 16 44 N, 62 14 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) note: Plymouth was abandoned in 1997 because of volcanic activity; interim government buildings have been built at Brades Estate in the Carr's Bay/Little Bay vicinity at the northwest end of Montserrat |
| Internet Country Code |
.ms |
| Internet Users |
NA |
