Montserrat

Flag Description 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. Currency East caribbean dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Caribbean, island in the caribbean sea, southeast of puerto rico. Climate Tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation. Terrain Volcanic island, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Chances Peak (in the Soufriere Hills volcanic complex) 914 m.

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Montserrat

This is a map of Montserrat. The map illustrates the location of Plymouth and its proximity to Salem, Bethal, St. Patrick's, and the Caribbean Sea.

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