Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2020 | Page 98
Montserrat
POPULATION
4,900 (2013)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
SIZE
102 sq. kilometers
CAPITAL CITY
English Formerly Plymouth, now Brades
CURRENCY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
(1 US dollar equals 2.67 Eastern Caribbean )
280 C / 82.40 F
Events
JANUARY 1
Carnival Street Parade
The island’s carnival celebrations, which
starts in December, culminates on
January 1st with a festive parade. The
new year begins with masqueraders,
calypso, soca, food, drink and an
electrifying family-friendly atmosphere.
MARCH 9-18
St. Patrick’s Week of Activities
Calypso competitions, pageants,
masqueraders parade, music, food,
parties and the Christmas season! This is
a great time of year to be in Montserrat.
Photo Credit: Montserrat Tourism Board