Synopsis of Montserrat
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| Location: |
16 45 N, 62 12 W |
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Area: |
102 km2 (land=1026 km2;
water=0 km2) |
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Coastline: |
40 km |
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Climate: |
Tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature
variation |
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Terrain: |
Volcanic island, mostly mountainous, with small
coastal lowland |
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Lowest Point: |
Caribbean Sea 0 m |
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Highest Point: |
Chances Peak (in the Soufriere Hills
volcanic complex) 914 m |
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Natural Resources: |
Negligible |
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Natural hazards: |
Severe hurricanes (June to November);
volcanic eruptions (Soufriere Hills volcano has erupted
continuously since 1996) |
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Environmental issues: |
Land erosion occurs on slopes
that have been cleared for cultivation |
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Population: |
9,245 (July 2004, est) |
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Ethnic groups: |
Black, white |
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Languages: |
English |
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