Situated in Caribbean, Montserrat 🇲🇸 (officially Montserrat) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 4,400 and a total area of 102 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Montserrat through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Plymouth, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Montserrat located?
Geographically, Montserrat belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 102 km², which makes it the 229th largest country or territory on Earth.
Montserrat has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Plymouth, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how montserratian life really works.
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Who lives in Montserrat?
Around 4,400 people live in Montserrat, making it the 234th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Montserrat is called a Montserratian.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Montserrat — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Montserrat is +1664. Websites from the country typically use the .ms internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Montserrat are its flag, its capital Plymouth, and its approximate population of 4,400.
Fun facts about Montserrat
- Montserrat's flag emoji is 🇲🇸 — its two-letter country code is MS and its three-letter code is MSR.
- Montserrat covers 102 km², ranking 229th in the world by area.
- With about 4,400 people, Montserrat holds the 234th spot in the world population ranking.
- Montserrat is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Montserrat is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Montserrat — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Montserrat?
- The capital of Montserrat is Plymouth.
- What is the population of Montserrat?
- Montserrat has a population of approximately 4,400 people, ranking 234th in the world.
- Where is Montserrat located?
- Montserrat is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Montserrat?
- The main language spoken in Montserrat is English.
- What currency is used in Montserrat?
- Montserrat uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
