Montserrat
Montserrat is a country in North America. Its capital is Plymouth, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Plymouth
- Region
- North America
- Status
- British overseas territory
- Area
- 102 km² Number 224 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Montserrat?
The capital of Montserrat is Plymouth. Plymouth is still the official capital, but the 1995–97 eruptions of the Soufrière Hills volcano buried it; the government works from Brades.
Which countries border Montserrat?
Montserrat has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Barthélemy and Dominica.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
 Antigua and Barbuda | Saint John’s | 60 km (37 mi) |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis | Basseterre | 84 km (52 mi) |
 Guadeloupe | Basse-Terre | 95 km (59 mi) |
 Saint Barthélemy | Gustavia | 148 km (92 mi) |
 Dominica | Roseau | 180 km (112 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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