Montserrat Introduction - 2005

Background:
Much of this island was devastated and two-thirds of the population fled abroad because of the eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano that began on 18 July 1995. Montserrat has endured volcanic activity since, with the last eruption occurring in July 2003.

NOTE: The information regarding Montserrat on this page is re-published from the 2005 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Montserrat Introduction 2005 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Montserrat Introduction 2005 should be addressed to the CIA.