Axion 3D Atlas/ATLAS.iso/stats/162.txt

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{bigtext=150,120,"Montserrat"}
{4}(dependent territory of the UK)



{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of Montserrat, click {z,"-67.279643,13.878920,-58.982690,20.298171",here}{4}!

{2}Location:{4} Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico

{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 100 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 100 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} about 0.6 times the size of Washington, DC

{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km

{2}Coastline:{4} 40 km

{2}Maritime claims:{4}
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 3 nm

{2}International disputes:{4} none

{2}Climate:{4} tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation

{2}Terrain:{4} volcanic islands, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland
{3}lowest point:{4} Caribbean Sea 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} Chances Peak 914 m

{2}Natural resources:{4} NEGL

{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} 20%
{3}permanent crops:{4} 0%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} 10%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} 40%
{3}other:{4} 30%

{2}Irrigated land:{4} NA sq km

{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} land erosion occurs on slopes that have been cleared for cultivation

{2}natural hazards:{4} severe hurricanes (June to November); volcanic eruptions (there are seven
active volcanoes on the island)

{2}international agreements:{4} NA


{1}People{4}

{2}Population:{4} 12,771 (July 1996 est.)

{2}Age structure:{4}
{3}0-14 years:{4} NA
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA

{2}Population growth rate:{4} 0.28% (1996 est.)

{2}Birth rate:{4} 15.08 births/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Death rate:{4} 9.83 deaths/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Net migration rate:{4} -2.47 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Sex ratio:{4}
{3}at birth:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}under 15 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}all ages:{4} NA male(s)/female

{2}Infant mortality rate:{4} 11.78 deaths/1,000 live births (1996 est.)

{2}Life expectancy at birth:{4}
{3}total population:{4} 75.65 years
{3}male:{4} 73.89 years
{3}female:{4} 77.46 years (1996 est.)

{2}Total fertility rate:{4} 1.93 children born/woman (1996 est.)

{2}Nationality:{4}
{3}noun:{4} Montserratian(s)
{3}adjective:{4} Montserratian

{2}Ethnic divisions:{4} black, Europeans

{2}Religions:{4} Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Seventh-Day Adventist, other
Christian denominations

{2}Languages:{4} English

{2}Literacy:{4} age 15 and over has ever attended school (1970 est.)
{3}total population:{4} 97%
{3}male:{4} 97%
{3}female:{4} 97%


{1}Government{4}

{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} none
{3}conventional short form:{4} Montserrat

{2}Type of government:{4} dependent territory of the UK

{2}Capital:{4} Plymouth

{2}Administrative divisions:{4} 3 parishes; Saint Anthony, Saint Georges, Saint Peter's

{2}Independence:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}National holiday:{4} Celebration of the Birthday of the Queen (second Saturday of June)

{2}Constitution:{4} present constitution came into force 19 December 1989

{2}Legal system:{4} English common law and statute law

{2}Suffrage:{4} 18 years of age; universal

{2}Executive branch:{4}
{3}chief of state:{4} Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952), represented
by Governor Frank SAVAGE (since NA February 1993) was appointed by the queen
{3}head of government:{4} Chief Minister Reuben T. MEADE (since NA October 1991)
{3}cabinet:{4} Executive Council consists of the governor, the chief minister, three other ministries, the
attorney general, and the finance secretary

{2}Legislative branch:{4} unicameral
Legislative Council: elections last held 8 October 1991 (next to be held NA); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (11 total, 7 elected) NPP 4, NDP 1, PLM 1, independent 1

{2}Judicial branch:{4} Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (based in Saint Lucia)

{2}Political parties and leaders:{4} National Progressive Party (NPP), Reuben T. MEADE; People's
Liberation Movement (PLM), Noel TUITT; National Development Party (NDP), Bertrand
OSBORNE

{2}International organization participation:{4} Caricom, CDB, ECLAC (associate), ICFTU, Interpol
(subbureau), OECS, WCL

{2}Diplomatic representation in US:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}US diplomatic representation:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}Flag:{4} 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


{1}Economy{4}

{2}Economic overview:{4} The economy is small and open, with economic activity centered on tourism
and related services. Tourism accounts for roughly one-quarter of Montserrat's national income.
The island's main export is electronic components which are mainly shipped to the US. The
agriculture sector is small; cabbages, carrots, cucumbers, and onions are grown for the domestic
market; additionally, some hot peppers and live plants are exported to the US and Europe. The
threat of a volcanic eruption in late 1995 led to the repeated evacuation of Montserrat's capital,
Plymouth, and deep ash from the volcano destroyed much of the yearend crops. As a result,
production in 1995 dropped precipitously. The likely slow recovery of tourism and the continued
danger of an eruption dim the prospects for rapid recovery in 1996.

{2}GDP:{4} purchasing power parity - $55.6 million (1994 est.)

{2}GDP real growth rate:{4} 0.5% (1994 est.)

{2}GDP per capita:{4} $4,500 (1994 est.)

{2}GDP composition by sector:{4}
{3}agriculture:{4} 4.8%
{3}industry:{4} 18.4%
{3}services:{4} 76.8% (1990 est.)

{2}Inflation rate (consumer prices):{4} 9.6% (1994)

{2}Labor force:{4} 5,100
{3}by occupation:{4} 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.)

{2}Unemployment rate:{4} NA%

{2}Budget:{4}
{3}revenues:{4} $15.7 million
{3}expenditures:{4} $15.6 million including capital expenditures of $NA (1994)

{2}Industries:{4} tourism, rum, textiles, electronic appliances

{2}Industrial production growth rate:{4} NA%

{2}Electricity:{4}
{3}capacity:{4} 5,271 kW
{3}production:{4} 17 million kWh
{3}consumption per capita:{4} 1,106 kWh (1993)

{2}Agriculture:{4} tomatoes, onions, peppers; livestock products

{2}Exports:{4} $2.3 million (f.o.b., 1994)
{3}commodities:{4} electronic components, plastic bags, apparel, hot peppers, live plants, cattle
{3}partners:{4} US, Ireland

{2}Imports:{4} $80.6 million (f.o.b., 1992)
{3}commodities:{4} machinery and transportation equipment, foodstuffs, manufactured goods, fuels,
lubricants, and related materials
{3}partners:{4} NA

{2}External debt:{4} $10.2 million (December 1994)

{2}Economic aid:{4} $NA

{2}Currency:{4} 1 EC dollar (EC$) = 100 cents

{2}Exchange rates:{4} East Caribbean dollars (EC$) per US$1 - 2.70 (fixed rate since 1976)

{2}Fiscal year:{4} 1 April - 31 March


{1}Transportation{4}

{2}Railways:{4} 0 km

{2}Highways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 280 km
{3}paved:{4} 200 km
{3}unpaved:{4} 80 km

{2}Ports:{4} Plymouth

{2}Merchant marine:{4} none

{2}Airports:{4}
{3}total:{4} 1
{3}with paved runways 914 to 1,523 m:{4} 1 (1995 est.)


{1}Communications{4}

{2}Telephones:{4} 3,000

{2}Telephone system:{4}
{3}domestic:{4} NA
{3}international:{4} NA

{2}Radio broadcast stations:{4} AM 8, FM 4, shortwave 0

{2}Radios:{4} 6,000 (1992 est.)

{2}Television broadcast stations:{4} 1

{2}Televisions:{4} 2,000 (1992 est.)


{1}Defense{4}

{2}Branches:{4} Police Force
Defense note: defense is the responsibility of the UK