Montserrat

dependent territory of the UKIndependence none (dependent territory of the UK)

Montserrat as the 1994 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 104 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.

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CapitalPlymouth

LocationCaribbean, in the eastern Caribbean Sea, about 400 km southeast of

Populationas each edition published it

12,701 people July 1994 est. · 12,467 in 1990

Population growth% a year

0.33% 1994 est. · 0.36% in 1993

Median ageyears

Not in this edition 27.8 yrs in 2003

Life expectancyyears at birth

Not in this edition 75.76 yrs in 1993

Fertility ratechildren per woman

2.05 children per woman 1994 est. · 2.2 in 1990

Infant mortalitydeaths per 1,000 live births

11.6 deaths per 1,000 live births 1994 est. · 9 in 1990

GDP per capitaeach edition's own dollars

$4,300 1992 est. · $5,800 in 1993

GDP real growth% a year

4.3% 1992 est. · 13.5% in 1993

Geography

Caribbean, in the eastern Caribbean Sea, about 400 km southeast of | Puerto Rico

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Coastline

40km

land boundaries: 0 km

Location

Caribbean, in the eastern Caribbean Sea, about 400 km southeast of Puerto Rico

total area

100 sq km

land area

100 sq km

comparative area

about 0.6 times the size of Washington, DC

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

arable land

20%

permanent crops

meadows and pastures

10%

forest and woodland

40%

other

30%

current issues

natural hazards

subject to severe hurricanes (June to November)

international agreements

Note

located 400 km east southeast of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea

People

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Population

12,701

(July 1994 est.)growth rate: 0.33% (1994 est.)

Per 1,000 population(1994 est.)

Birth

15.93Death

9.79Net migration

-2.83

Labor force

5,100

Literacy

age · and over having ever attended school (1970)

Infant mortality rate

11.6 deaths/1,000 live births (1994 est.)

total population

75.73 years

male

73.96 years

female

77.53 years (1994 est.)

noun

Montserratian(s)

adjective

Montserratian

Religions

Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Seventh-Day Adventist, other Christian denominations

total population

97%

male

97%

female

97%

by occupation

community, social, and personal services 40.5%, construction 13.5%, trade, restaurants, and hotels 12.3%, manufacturing 10.5%, agriculture, forestry, and fishing 8.8%, other 14.4% (1983 est.)

Government

Dependent territory of the UK

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Legislature, 7 seatsone dot, one seat

(11 total, 7 elected) NPP 4NDP 1PLM 1independent 1

conventional long form

none

conventional short form

Montserrat

Administrative divisions

3 parishes; Saint Anthony, Saint Georges, Saint Peter

National holiday

Celebration of the Birthday of the Queen (second Saturday of June)

Constitution

present constitution came into force 19 December 1989

chief of state

Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Frank SAVAGE (since NA February 1993)

head of government

Chief Minister Reuben T. MEADE (since October 1991)

cabinet

Executive Council; consists of the governor, the chief minister, three other ministries, the attorney-general, and the finance secretary

Legislative Council

elections last held on 8 October 1991;
results - percent of vote by party NA;
seats - (11 total, 7 elected) NPP 4, NDP 1, PLM 1, independent 1

Political parties and leaders

National Progressive Party (NPP) Reuben T. MEADE;
People's Liberation Movement (PLM), Noel TUITT;
National Development Party (NDP), Bertrand OSBORNE;
Independent (IND), Ruby BRAMBLE

Member of

CARICOM, CDB, ECLAC (associate), ICFTU, INTERPOL (subbureau), OECS, WCL

Diplomatic representation in US

none (dependent territory of the UK)

Flag

blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Montserratian coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag;
the coat of arms features a woman standing beside a yellow harp with her arm around a black cross

Economy

The economy is small and open with economic activity centered on | tourism and construction.

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GDP per capita, PPP

$4,300

(1992 est.)

Real growth rate

4.3%

(1992 est.)industrial production growth: growth rate 8.1% (1986); accounts for 10% of GDP

Inflation, consumer prices

2.8%

(1992)

Unemployment rate

(1987)

The economy is small and open with economic activity centered on tourism and construction. Tourism is the most important sector and accounts for roughly one-fifth of GDP. Agriculture accounts for about 4% of GDP and industry 10%. The economy is heavily dependent on imports, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in world prices. Exports consist mainly of electronic parts sold to the US.

National product

GDP - purchasing power equivalent - $53.7 million (1992 est.)

revenues

$12.1 million

expenditures

$14.3 million, including capital expenditures of $3.2 million (1988 est.)

Exports

$2.8 million (f.o.b., 1992)

commodities

electronic parts, plastic bags, apparel, hot peppers, live plants, cattle

partners

Imports

$80.6 million (f.o.b.,1992)

commodities

machinery and transportation equipment, foodstuffs, manufactured goods, fuels, lubricants, and related materials

partners

External debt

$2.05 million (1987)

capacity

5,271 kW

production

12 million kWh

consumption per capita

950 kWh (1992)

Industries

tourism; light manufacturing - rum, textiles, electronic appliances

Agriculture

accounts for 4% of GDP;
small-scale farming;
food crops - tomatoes, onions, peppers;
not self-sufficient in food, especially livestock products

recipient

Western (non-US) countries, ODA and OOF bilateral commitments (1970-89), $90 million

Communications

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total

280 km

paved

200 km

unpaved

gravel, earth 80 km

Ports

Plymouth

total

usable

with permanent-surface runways

with runways over 3,659 m

with runways 2,440-3,659 m

with runways 1,220-2,439 m

Telecommunications

3,000 telephones; broadcast stations - 8 AM, 4 FM, 1 TV

Defense Forces

Police Force

2 fields

Branches

Police Force

Note

defense is the responsibility of the UK

Central Intelligence Agency. “Montserrat.” The World Factbook 1994. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/montserrat/1994.

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Geography

total area

land area

comparative area

exclusive fishing zone

territorial sea

arable land

permanent crops

meadows and pastures

forest and woodland

other

current issues

natural hazards

international agreements

People

total population

male

female

noun

adjective

total population

male

female

by occupation

Government

conventional long form

conventional short form

chief of state

head of government

cabinet

Economy

revenues

expenditures

commodities

partners

commodities

partners

capacity

production

consumption per capita

recipient

Communications

total

paved

unpaved

total

usable

with permanent-surface runways

with runways over 3,659 m

with runways 2,440-3,659 m

with runways 1,220-2,439 m

Defense Forces

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