Abandoned in 1997 following a volcanic eruption. Government buildings are currently located in Brades, making it the de facto capital.
An estimated 8,000 refugees left the island following the resumption of volcanic activity in July 1995; few have returned.
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Montserrat (pípè /mɒntsəˈræt/) is a British overseas territory located in the Leeward Islands, part of the chain of islands called the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. It measures approximately 16 km (10 miles) long and 11 km (7 miles) wide, giving 40 kilometres (25 mi) of coastline.[3]
