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| AREA |
52
sq km (20.10 sq miles). 60,144 (1996). |
| POPULATION |
60,144 (1996). |
| POPULATION DENSITY |
1156.6 per sq km. |
| CAPITAL |
Hamilton |
| CAPITAL
POPULATION |
1100 (1991). |
| GEOGRAPHY |
Bermuda consists of
a chain of some 180 coral islands and islets
lying 1046km (650 miles) off the coast of
North Carolina, in the Atlantic Ocean. Ten
of the islands are linked by bridges and
causeways to form the principal mainland.
There are no rivers or streams and the islands
are entirely dependent on rainfall for fresh
water. Coastlines are characterised by a
succession of small bays with beaches of
fine pale pink coral sand. The surrounding
waters are a vivid blue-green. Inland there
is an abundance of subtropical plants and
flowers. |
| GOVERNMENT |
British Crown Colony
since 1684. Gained internal autonomy in
1968. Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth
II, represented locally by Governor J Thorold
Masefield since 1997. Head of Government:
Premier Jennifer Smith since 1998. |
| LANGUAGE |
English is the official
language. There is a small community of
Portuguese speakers. |
| RELIGION |
Anglican, Episcopal,
Roman Catholic and other Christian denominations. |
| STANDARD TIME |
GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from
first Sunday in April to Saturday before
last Sunday in October). |
| ELECTRICITY |
110 volts AC, 60Hz |
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