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montserrat |
2 definitions found From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Montserrat n : a volcanic island in the Caribbean; in the West Indies [syn: {Montserrat}] From The CIA World Factbook (1995) [world95]: Montserrat (dependent territory of the UK) Montserrat:Geography Location: Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico Map references: Central America and the Caribbean Area: total area: 100 sq km land area: 100 sq km comparative area: about 0.6 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 40 km Maritime claims: exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm International disputes: none Climate: tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation Terrain: volcanic islands, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland Natural resources: negligible Land use: arable land: 20% permanent crops: 0% meadows and pastures: 10% forest and woodland: 40% other: 30% Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: land erosion occurs on slopes that have been cleared for cultivation natural hazards: severe hurricanes (June to November); volcanic eruptions (there are seven active volcanoes on the island) international agreements: NA Montserrat:People Population: 12,738 (July 1995 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: NA 15-64 years: NA 65 years and over: NA Population growth rate: 0.3% (1995 est.) Birth rate: 15.5 births/1,000 population (1995 est.) Death rate: 9.81 deaths/1,000 population (1995 est.) Net migration rate: -2.65 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1995 est.) Infant mortality rate: 11.69 deaths/1,000 live births (1995 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 75.69 years male: 73.93 years female: 77.49 years (1995 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.99 children born/woman (1995 est.) Nationality: noun: Montserratian(s) adjective: Montserratian Ethnic divisions: black, Europeans Religions: Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Seventh-Day Adventist, other Christian denominations Languages: English Literacy: age 15 and over has ever attended school (1970) total population: 97% male: 97% female: 97% Labor force: 5,100 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.) Montserrat:Government Names: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Montserrat Digraph: MH Type: dependent territory of the UK Capital: Plymouth Administrative divisions: 3 parishes; Saint Anthony, Saint Georges, Saint Peter's Independence: none (dependent territory of the UK) National holiday: Celebration of the Birthday of the Queen (second Saturday of June) Constitution: present constitution came into force 19 December 1989 Legal system: English common law and statute law Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch: 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 NA October 1991) cabinet: Executive Council; consists of the governor, the chief minister, three other ministries, the attorney-general, and the finance secretary Legislative branch: unicameral Legislative Council: elections last held 8 October 1991; results - percent of vote by party NA seats - (11 total, 7 elected) NPP 4, NDP 1, PLM 1, independent 1 Judicial branch: Supreme Court Political parties and leaders: National Progressive Party (NPP) Reuben T. MEADE; People's Liberation Movement (PLM), Noel TUITT National Development Party (NDP), Bertrand OSBORNE Member of: CARICOM CDB, ECLAC (associate), ICFTU INTERPOL (subbureau), OECS, WCL Diplomatic representation in US: none (dependent territory of the UK) US diplomatic representation: 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 Overview: 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 parity - $55.6 million (1993 est.) National product real growth rate: 1% (1993 est.) National product per capita: $4,380 (1993 est.) Inflation rate (consumer prices): 2.8% (1992) Unemployment rate: NA Budget: 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: NA Imports: $80.6 million (f.o.b., 1992) commodities: machinery and transportation equipment, foodstuffs, manufactured goods, fuels, lubricants, and related materials partners: NA External debt: $2.05 million (1987) Industrial production: growth rate 8.1% (1986); accounts for 10% of GDP Electricity: capacity: 5,271 kW production: 17 million kWh consumption per capita: 1,106 kWh (1993) 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 Economic aid: recipient: Western (non-US) countries, ODA and OOF bilateral commitments (1970-89), $90 million Currency: 1 EC dollar (EC$) = 100 cents Exchange rates: East Caribbean dollars (EC$) per US$1 - 2.70 (fixed rate since 1976) Fiscal year: 1 April - 31 March Montserrat:Transportation Railroads: 0 km Highways: total: 280 km paved: 200 km unpaved: gravel, earth 80 km Ports: Plymouth Merchant marine: none Airports: total: 1 with paved runways 914 to 1,523 m: 1 Montserrat:Communications Telephone system: 3,000 telephones local: NA intercity: NA international: NA Radio: broadcast stations: AM 8, FM 4, shortwave 0 radios: NA Television: broadcast stations: 1 televisions: NA Montserrat:Defense Forces Branches: Police Force Note: defense is the responsibility of the UK
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