Interesting Facts about Montserrat

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3 curious facts about Montserrat.

• The first recorded name for Montserrat was "Alliouagana" given by the Carib people. It is thought that the name was derived from a prickly bush growing on the island.
• the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted in July 1995, severely affecting the island and on occasion sprinkling the neighboring islands with ash.
• Montserrat is a lush green mountainous island in the northeastern Caribbean, also known as Alliougana or the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean