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Soufriere Hills, a volcano on the island of Montserrat, began erupting on July 18, 1995.

This is the first recorded eruption of the volcano in modern times, and that eruption spread ash across the island.

Most of Montserrat (the Emerald Isle) was devastated and more than two-thirds of the population left.

Looking at beautiful Montserrat today, it would appear that the eruption never happened, even though the southern two-thirds of the island is closed.

However, in the north, homes and commercial buildings are clean of ash and debris, roads are clear, and gardens and crops have been replanted.

In short, Montserrat is going through a complete resurgence, as this once popular (and very proud) Caribbean tourism destination is fighting to get back on its feet, and it appears to be winning the battle.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Montserrat,

British dependent territory, claimed 1632

Capital City Plymouth (abandoned in 1997) Note that temporary government buildings have been built along the northwest edge of the island.

Languages English (official)

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Official Currency East Caribbean Dollar

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Religions Catholic, Anglican, others

Population 7,300

Land Area 102 sq km

Latitude/Longitude 16º 45N, 62º 42W

Time and Date on Montserrat

Maps and more...

British West Indies Map here

Caribbean page

Montserrat CIA Map here

North American Map here

Suggested Links

Montserrat Hotels, Tours and Travel Information

Montserrat Government here

Montserrat National Trust here

Montserrat Tourism here

Montserrat Volcano Observatory here

Montserrat (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!

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