Bermuda

Bermuda is a group of islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 1,000 kilometres east of the United States coast. The territory is made up of more than 100 small islands connected by bridges and surrounded by coral reefs. Bermuda’s landscape features rolling hills, limestone formations, and pink sandy beaches.

Key facts

Date of Membership in CARICOM: 2 Jul 2003

Also Known as:NA

Status of Independence:Independent

Area: 53.3 km2 (21 miles2)

Capital City: Hamilton

Population: 64,395 (2009 est.)

Currency: Bermudan dollar (BMD)

Highest National Award: NIL

Economy

GDP Growth: 4.6%.

GNI: 6,899 USm$

GNI PC: US$106,140

Key dates in history

1503   First discovered by Juan de Bermudez, the Spanish mariner

1609   Claimed in England’s name by Sir George Somers

1963   Birth of PLP

1968    Island granted internal self government

Date of CARICOM Membership
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Bermuda
Hon. E. David Burt
Motto
Whither the Fates carry (us)
Otherwise Known As
NA
Population
72,576 (2023)