Montserrat

Americas · Caribbean

Capital

Plymouth

Population

5.9K

Area

102 km²

Region

Caribbean

Languages

English

Currency

Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Montserrat

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ContinentAmericas · Caribbean

Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Montserrat is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Arrow

musician

He was the Montserrat-born singer behind the internationally famous soca hit "Hot Hot Hot".

Local Delicacy

Goat water

This hearty stew made with goat meat is a traditional favorite in Montserrat.

National Symbols

National animalMountain chicken frog

National birdOriole

Famous Landmark & Geography

Soufriere Hills Volcano

This active volcano transformed the island and buried its former capital, Plymouth.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropCotton

Cotton was historically Montserrat's main cash crop and remains its best-known agricultural staple.

Most grown fruitMango

Mango is a widely grown tropical fruit on Montserrat and one of its most recognizable produce items.

Major Cities

Brades Little Bay Salem

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Chances Peak915 m

2Katy Hill741 m

3Silver Hill403 m

Major Airports

John A. Osborne Airport · Gerald's

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Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

steelpan

Steelpan is highly popular in Montserrat’s carnival culture and Caribbean performance life.

drum kit

Drum kit drives calypso, soca, and reggae-influenced music on the island.

guitar

Guitar is widely used in Montserratian popular, church, and folk-influenced music.

keyboard

Keyboards are a staple of modern Caribbean bands and studio production in Montserrat.

bass guitar

Bass guitar provides the foundational groove in the island’s soca, reggae, and pop music.