2850 (1998).

27.9 per sq km.

Plymouth (mostly destroyed by pyroclastic flows, August 1997).

Montserrat is one of the Leeward Islands group in the Eastern Caribbean. It is a volcanic island with black sandy beaches and lush tropical vegetation. There are three main volcanic mountains on the island and Chances Peak is its highest point at 915m (3002ft). The Soufrière group of hills house the volcano which began erupting in July 1995 and to date is continuously active. The Great Alps Waterfall, previously one of the most spectacular sights in the West Indies, has been destroyed by the volcano.

Montserrat is one of the Leeward Islands group in the Eastern Caribbean. It is a volcanic island with black sandy beaches and lush tropical vegetation. There are three main volcanic mountains on the island and Chances Peak is its highest point at 915m (3002ft). The Soufrière group of hills house the volcano which began erupting in July 1995 and to date is continuously active. The Great Alps Waterfall, previously one of the most spectacular sights in the West Indies, has been destroyed by the volcano.

British Dependent Territory since 1632. Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by Governor Tony Abbott since 1997. Head of Government: Chief Minister David Brandt since 1997.

English.

Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist and other Christian denominations.

GMT - 4.

110/220 volts AC, 60Hz.