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Bermuda Capital: Hamilton Population: 65,773 The Geography of Bermuda Total Size: 53 square km Size Comparison: about one-third the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 32 20 N, 64 45 W World Region: North America General Terrain: low hills separated by fertile depressions Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Town Hill 76 m Climate: subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter The People of Bermuda Type of Government: parliamentary; self-governing territory Languages Spoken: English (official), Portuguese Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK) National Holiday: Bermuda Day, 24 May Nationality: Bermudian(s) Religions: Anglican 23%, Roman Catholic 15%, African Methodist Episcopal 11%, other Protestant 18%, other 12%, unaffiliated 6%, unspecified 1%, none 14% (2000 census) Economy of Bermuda Major Industries: international business, tourism, light manufacturing Agricultural Products: bananas, vegetables, citrus, flowers; dairy products, honey Natural Resources: limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism Major Exports: reexports of pharmaceuticals Major Imports: clothing, fuels, machinery and transport equipment, construction materials, chemicals, food and live animals Currency: Bermudian dollar (BMD) National GDP: $4,500,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $1,469,000,000 Brief History of Bermuda: Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. Tourism to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times. Tourism continues to be important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. Bermuda has developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. Although a referendum on independence from the UK was soundly defeated in 1995, the present government has reopened debate on the issue. Back to Geography Home Page

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