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Country Code |
BM, BMU |
Country Calling Code |
+1441 |
Country Profile |
Destination Bermuda, a Nations Online Project profile of the British overseas territory formerly known as the "Isle of Devils."
The island is also known as the northeastern point of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle.
The archipelago is a group of limestone islands atop of a flat, extinct submarine volcano, which rises more than 4,300 m (14,000 ft) from the ocean floor. Bermuda consists of the main island Bermuda (or Main Island), some adjacent islands, and about 170 plus small coral islands and islets in the North Atlantic Ocean. Bermuda is located 1,240 km (770 mi) east off the coast of South Carolina. |
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Country Area |
Area: 53 kmē (20.6 sq. mi.). |
Place to Visit |
Horseshoe Bay Beach
Hamilton
St. George
St. Peters Church
St. Georges Island Forts
Royal Naval Dockyard
National Museum of Bermuda
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
Crystal and Fantasy Caves
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo
Wreck Diving
Bermuda Railway Trail
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute |
News |
Bernews
News from Bermuda.
Royal Gazette
More news from Bermuda.
TV
Bermuda Broadcasting Company
Bermuda's only Broadcasting News. |
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Art Culture |
Bermuda Art Centre at Dockyard
Shows and events, workshops, and exhibits of original artwork by local artists.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
The museum offers a collection of Bermuda inspired art.
Bermuda International Film Festival
Annual independent film festival, established in 1997.
Bermuda Festival
The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts.
Heather Nova
The official web site of the Bermuda born singer-songwriter. Listen to Eskobar - Someone New (feat. Heather Nova).
National Museum of Bermuda
The former Bermuda Maritime Museum is the island's largest and most-visited attraction. The museum is located at the Royal Naval Dockyard.
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
Established on the 1st November 1844 by a party of thirty gentlemen, consisting chiefly of officers in the British Army. |
Economy Business |
Insurance and other financial services are the main pillars of Bermuda's economy, accounting for about 85% of the island's GDP. Tourism is the country's second-largest industry, accounting for about 5% of Bermuda's GDP but a much larger share of employment. [1] The proximity of Bermuda to the United States makes the US the most important trading partner.
Bermuda Monetary Authority
Information about the Authority; its supervision and regulation of the financial services industry in Bermuda and other related matters.
Bank of Bermuda
In 2004 the HSBC, the British multinational investment bank, acquired the Bank of Bermuda.
Bermuda Stock Exchange
BSX is the world's largest offshore, fully electronic securities market. |
Transport |
Bermuda Airport
L.F. Wade International Airport on St. David's.
Bermuda Container Line
BCL provides an ocean freight service linking Bermuda with the world. |
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Tourism |
Discover Bermuda: Hamilton, St. George's, Elbow Beach, Royal Naval Dockyard, Somerset Village, South Shore Park, Flatts Village, Nonsuch Island, Horseshoe Bay.
Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, boating, dining, diving & snorkeling, fishing, golfing, cruising, tours, and much more.
Bermuda Tourism Authority
The official tourism website of the Bermuda Department of Tourism offers a variety of products and services, including where to wine and dine, what to do, where to stay, wedding/honeymoon, etc.. |
Education |
Bermuda College
The website for Bermuda's publicly owned college, located at Stonington Avenue in Paget Parish. |
Visa Process |
NOTES FOR BERMUDA VISAS:
Maximum Stay: 90 days
May be obtained upon arrival
BEFORE YOU GO TO BERMUDA:
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip
Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps
Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days |
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Additional Information |
Climate: Semi-tropical, mild, humid.
Government: Type: British Overseas Territory with significant autonomy.
Constitution: 8 June 8 1968; amended 1989 and 2003.
Natural resources: Limestone, tourism.
Agriculture products: Bananas, citrus, vegetables, flowers, dairy products, honey.
Industries: Tourism, international business (insurance and other financial services), light manufacturing.
Exports - commodities: reexports of pharmaceuticals. |
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