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Montserrat (British Overseas Territory) Flag of Montserrat

Last reviewed: 6 August 2008

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Status: British Overseas Territory
Area: 102 square km (39 square miles)
Population: 4,655 (2006)
Capital City: Plymouth (now destroyed by the volcano)
Languages: English
Religion: Christianity
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Major political parties: National Peoples Liberation Movement (NPLM); Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP); Montserrat Democratic Party (MDP)
Governor:His Excellency Mr Peter Waterworth
Chief Minister: The Honourable Dr Lowell Lewis

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Montserrat, Brades, The Governor's Office

Address:

The Governor's Office
Farara Plaza
Brades
Montserrat

Telephone:

(1) (664) 491 2688/9 Office

(664) 491 6124 Governor's Residence

Fax:

(1) (664) 491 8867

Email: Govoffice.Montserrat@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:

GMT:
Mon-Fri: 1200-2000

Local Time:
Mon-Fri: 0800-1600

Website: http://www.montserrat-newsletter.com