North & Central America and Caribbean

Montserrat (British Overseas Territory)
Last reviewed: 01 October 2009

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GEOGRAPHY

Montserrat is one of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, lying 27 miles southwest of Antigua and 40 miles northwest of Guadeloupe. The island is eleven miles long and seven miles wide entirely volcanic and very mountainous. The coastline is rugged and offers no all-weather harbour, although there are several anchorages in the lee of the island sheltered from the prevailing trade winds. Port facilities exist at Little Bay. Winair operates a fixed wing service between Montserrat and Antigua using Twin Otters. There are three return flights per day.