Montserrat flag Montserrat

Emerald Isle of the Caribbean

Overview

A British Caribbean territory partially buried by volcanic eruptions since 1995, with an exclusion zone around its capital and a small but resilient community.

Geographic Context

Region
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Land Area
102 km²
Capital
Plymouth
Languages
English
Currencies
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)

At a Glance

Median Age
41.5 yrs

Society & Governance

Health
WHO Health Indicators
Median Age 41.5
Population
Demographics & Census
Education
Enrollment & Literacy
Society
UN SDG Metrics
Civil Liberties
Press & Political Freedom
Government
Governance & Rule of Law

International

Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Defence
Military & Security
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Alternatives
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Tips & Cultural Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025