Country Details
| Land Area |
58.8 sq km |
Population |
62997 |
| Capital City |
Hamilton |
People |
black 58%, white 36%, other 6% |
| Language |
English (official), Portuguese |
Religion |
non-Anglican Protestant 39%, Anglican 27%, Roman Catholic 15%, other 19% |
| Government Type |
parliamentary British overseas territory with inte |
Life Expectancy |
77.12 years |
| HIV/AIDS Rate |
NA% |
GNP per Capita |
$33,000 |
| Currency |
Bermudian dollar (BMD) |
Major Exports |
reexports of pharmaceuticals |
| National Holiday |
Bermuda Day, 24 May |
Dialing Code |
1-441 |
| Electricity |
110/220V |
Malaria Risk |
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| Water Quality |
Tap water safe in tourist areas |
Inoculations |
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| Crime |
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Driving License |
Visitors not allowed to drive |
| Photography |
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Entry Regs |
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| Time Zone |
GMT-4 |
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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. A referendum on independence was soundly defeated in 1995.
