Montserrat - Transportation
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesMontserrat is located Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico. The climate is tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation. The terrain is volcanic island, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland.
Airports
This entry gives the total number of airports or airfields recognizable from the air. The runway(s) may be paved (concrete or asphalt surfaces) or unpaved (grass, earth, sand, or gravel surfaces) but may include closed or abandoned installations. Airports or airfields that are no longer recognizable (overgrown, no facilities, etc.) are not included. Note that not all airports have accommodations for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control.Airports : 2 (2007)
Airports - with paved runways - total : 2
Airports - with paved runways - under 914 m : 2 (2007)
Roadways
This entry gives the total length of the road network and includes the length of the paved and unpaved portions.Roadways - note : volcanic eruptions that began in 1995 destroyed most of the 227 km road system; a new road infrastructure has been built in the north end of the island (2008)
Ports and terminals
This entry lists major ports and terminals primarily on the basis of the amount of cargo tonnage shipped through the facilities on an annual basis. In some instances, the number of containers handled or ship visits were also considered.Ports and terminals : Little Bay, Plymouth
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