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Montserrat

Montserrat, a British territory located in the Caribbean, boasts a tropical climate and a population of approximately 1,010 residents, with a notable sex ratio of 1.03 at birth. Despite a birth rate of 12.36 and a low death rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population, the territory's fertility rate stands at 1.23 as of 2009. Following volcanic eruptions, the UK has implemented a $122.8 million aid program to assist in reconstruction, focusing on housing, environmental cleanup, and economic stabilization to foster recovery and growth.

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Montserrat

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  1. Montserrat By Jamie Varghese and Dominique H. White

  2. Introduction • Location: Caribbean/ North America (British Territory) • Climate: Tropica

  3. Demographics • Sex Ratio: At Birth: 1.03 Under 15 years: 1.08 15-64: .92  Total population: 1.01 • Birth Rate: 12.36/1000 population • Death Rate: 3.44/1000 population • Fertility Rate: 1.23 (2009) • Growth Rate: .392%

  4. Population Dynamics

  5. Solutions for the Future • Solutions used by government:  The UK launched a 3 year $122.8 million aid program to help reconstruct the economy  DFID(British’s Department for International Development) provided assistance to Montserrat since the beginning for the volcanic eruption  This includes budgetary aid, technical assistance and funding for capital projects  DFID even developed a new plan to cover the five-year period 2008-12! • Solutions we think will work:  Focus on building new housing for residents who are still affected by the eruption  Try to clean up the environment and make the soil and plants healthier to plant more crops which can help strengthen the economy

  6. http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Montserrat.html • http://world-countries.net/archives/6921

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