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Where is the Caribbean island of Montserrat located?

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Montserrat is a pear-shaped island and an overseas territory of the United Kingdom located in the Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Lesser Antilles chain, specifically situated within the Leeward Islands.123

Geographically, the island is positioned approximately 27 miles (43 km) southwest of Antigua and about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Guadeloupe.1