Montserrat
Montserrat is a small, picturesque island located in the Caribbean Sea, known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture. Montserrat is known as the “Emerald Isle,” for its lush green hills, dramatic coastlines, and a rich volcanic landscape, shaped by the eruption of Soufrière Hills in the 1990s.
Soufriere Hills viewed from the Vue Pointe Hotel and Restaurant (16.745757 -62.232350)
Montserrat is one of the youngest islands of the Lesser Antilles chain. It is less than 10 miles long, by 6 miles wide with half of the islands area closed off due to past volcanic activity.
With its warm climate and welcoming atmosphere, Montserrat remains a hidden gem for those seeking adventure and tranquility in the Caribbean. If your idea of vacation is unlimited chain restaurants, high-rise resorts and clubs open until sunrise Montserrat is not for you. Still interested? Check out our Getting to Montserrat section.
We always joke that on Montserrat, even the gas station has a great view.
The national dish of Montserrat is goat water. Goat water is a Caribbean stew peppers, herbs, cloves, onions and of course, goat meat.
National Dish of goat water (16.75530, -62.22131)
Royal Montserrat Police Force’s Heliconia Star (16.803288, -62.206144)
As a British Overseas Territory, the defense of Montserrat falls under the responsibility of the United Kingdom. The home defense force for the island is handled by the Royal Montserrat Defence Force, which has been in existence since 1899.
Police services for the island are handled by the Royal Montserrat Police Service, which until 1967 was part of the Leeward Island Police Force. Montserrat is consistently ranked as one of the safest islands in the Caribbean.
Fun Facts
Capital
Plymouth (de jure), Braids (de facto)
Government
United Kingdom (British Overseas Territory)
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC)
Population
4,375
Outlets
Types A and B
Voltage
230v
Time Zone
GMT – 4 (Atlantic Standard Time)
Area Code
+1-664
Language
English
Drive On
Left
National Dish
Goat Water
National Flower
Red Heliconia
National Tree
Hairy Mango
National Bird
Montserrat Oriole
National Song
Motherland
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