Travel links to Montserrat

Travel links to MONTSERRAT

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Culture of Montserrat Many of the last names are of Irish origin, as are the place names on the island.

Upon entry, the passport is even stamped with a green shamrock.

The crest on the flag has Lady Erin (Ireland) on it as well as the ancient Irish harp.

Area:
total: 100 sq km
land: 100 sq km
water: 0 sq km Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 40 km Maritime claims:
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
territorial sea: 3 nm Climate: tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation

Terrain: volcanic islands, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: Chances Peak (in the Soufriere Hills) 914 m Natural resources: NEGL Land use:
arable land: 20%
permanent crops: 0%
permanent pastures: 10%
forests and woodland: 40%
other: 30% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: NA sq km

Natural hazards: severe hurricanes (June to November); volcanic eruptions

(full-scale eruptions of the Soufriere Hills volcano occurred during 1996-97)

Environment - current issues: land erosion occurs on slopes that have been cleared for cultivation

:''See also :'' Montserrat