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Overview
Montserrat is a very small island in the Lesser Antillies, located between the islands of Nevis (to the north-west), Guadaloupe (to the south) and Antigua (to the north-east). Being volcanic in origin, its topography is quite rugged, and there are few beaches; therefore, it has largely been spared the effects (deleterious or otherwise) of mass tourism.
Montserrat's economy suffered greatly in a series of volcanic eruptions from 1997-2003. These necessitated the closure of large portions of the island to human habitation (for safety reasons), including the former capital, Plymouth. Many of the former inhabitants remain in exile to this day.
Montserrat is currently governed as a British Overseas Territory. The official language is English.
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