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Bermuda

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
Bermuda
Hon. E. David Burt