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Bermuda |
Introduction:
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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. Although a referendum on independence from the UK was soundly defeated in 1995, the present government has reopened debate on the issue.
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| Official name: |
Bermuda |
| Capital: |
name: Hamilton
geographic coordinates: 32 17 N, 64 47 W
time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November |
| Government type: |
parliamentary; self-governing territory |
| Population: |
66,163 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages: |
English (official), Portuguese |
| Official Currency: |
Bermudian Dollar (BMD) |
| Currency code: |
BMD |
| Area: |
total: 53.3 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
| Climate: |
subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter |
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Map of Bermuda
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