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	___ Bermuda Destination Bermuda, a virtual travel guide to the archipelago formerly known as the "Isle of Devils". This page aims to give you a broad overview of Bermuda's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this British Overseas Territory, e.g.: official web sites of Bermuda, addresses of embassies, the domestic aiport, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Bermuda.	Bermuda Regiment Band © bermudatourism.com

	Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)	Country Profile
	Flag of Bermuda Background: Bermuda is an archipelago consisting of seven main islands and about 130 smaller islands and islets lying about 1 000 kilometers (650 mi.) east of Washington D.C. USA. Some five hundred years ago, Spanish explorer, Juan de Bermudez, discovered the isolated archipelago, but he made no attempt to land. In the early 17th-century British colonists arrived and in 1620 Bermuda became a self-governing colony. Today Bermuda is a diversified community, consisting of numerous nationalities and ethnic groups, about 55% of Bermudians are of African descent. Bermuda has developed into a highly successful offshore financial center and has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, the economy is based primarily upon international business and tourism. related countries: United Kingdom, United States	Official Name: Bermuda former: Somers Islands ISO Country Code: bm Time: Time Zone: Local Time = UTC -4h (in Summer -3) Actual Time: Sat-Nov-21 01:17 Capital City: Hamilton (pop. 3461) Other Cities: St. George (pop. 3306) Government: Type: British Overseas Territory with significant autonomy. Constitution: 8 June 8 1968; amended 1989 and 2003. Geography: Location: North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Area: 58.8 sq. km. (22.7 sq. mi.). Terrain: Hilly islands of volcanic origin surrounded by a wide platform of underwater coral reefs. Climate: Semi-tropical, mild, humid. People: Nationality: Bermudian(s) Population: 65 000 GNI per capita PPP: $ 36 000 (year) Ethnic Groups: Black 55%, white 34%, mixed 7%, other. Religions: Christian Languages: English (official), Portuguese. Literacy: 99% Natural resources: Limestone, tourism. Agriculture products: Bananas, citrus, vegetables, flowers; dairy products. Industries: Tourism, international business, light manufacturing. Exports partners: France 73.8%, UK 6.2%, Sweden 2.6% (2004) Imports partners: Kazakhstan 36.6%, France 19.1%, Japan 15.1%, Italy 10.6%, USA 8.2% (2004) Currency: Bermudian Dollar (BMD)
	Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Bermuda Gov.bm The official website of Bermuda's government. Quincentennial Bermuda's Quincentennial the celebration of Bermuda's 500 years of history. UK Government Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) The British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs. UK Embassies Overseas Address list of UK Embassies Abroad. Weather Bermuda Weather Bermuda Public Forecast and more. Maps Map of Bermuda Political map of Bermuda. Google Earth Bermuda Zoomable satellite view of Bermuda. Google Earth Hamilton Zoomable satellite view of Bermuda's small capital city. Map of North America Reference map of North America (find Bermuda on the very right side). Map of Central America and the Caribbean Reference Map of Central America and the Caribbean.


	Bermuda News Bermuda Sun Weekly online news. Royal Gazette News from Bermuda.


	Arts & Culture Bermuda Art Centre at Dockyard Shows and events, workshops and exhibits of original artwork by local artists. The Bermuda Art Directory Directory of Bermudian and Bermuda resident artists, art museums and events. Bermuda Gourmet Getaway 2006 Dedicated to Bermuda's finest food. Bermuda International Film Festival Annual independent film festival, established in 1997. Bermuda Music Festival The annual Bermuda Jazz Festival. Heather Nova Official web site of the Bermuda born singer-songwriter. Bermuda Maritime Museum The island's largest and most-visited attraction located at at the Royal Naval Dockyard.	Heather Nova © heathernova.com


	Business & Economy 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 Bermuda Stock Exchange BSX is the world's largest offshore, fully electronic securities market. Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Non profit organization for the advance of the commercial, industrial, civic, trade and general interests of Bermuda. Who is Who Who is Who in Bermuda Business. Transportation Bermuda Airport The International Airport on St. David's. Bermuda Container Line BCL provides an ocean freight service linking Bermuda with the world.

Destination Bermuda - Travel and Tour Guides

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 & snorkelling, fishing, golfing, cruising, tours and much more.

Bermuda Dept. of Tourism
The Official Web Site of the Bermuda Department of Tourism offers a variety of products and services, including dining, what to do, where to stay, wedding/honeymoon.

BAMZ - Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo
The website provides visitor information, news about exhibits, education programmes, and activities.

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
Established on the 1st November, 1844 by a party of thirty gentlemen, consisting largely of officers in the British Army.

Bermuda.com
Another travel and visitors guide.
Bermuda Online
Comprehensive Information about Bermuda.
BermyNET.com
Bermuda event and nightlife guide.

	Books about Travel in Bermuda
	Travel Guides Bermuda
	Travel Guides Bermuda
	Guide de tourisme et voyages en Bermudes (in French)
	Bermuda Travel Guides
	Guide de tourisme et voyages en Bermudes
	German Books: Reiseführer Bermuda

Maritime scenery © bermudatourism.com


	Education Bermuda College The website for Bermuda's publicly owned college, located at Stonington in Paget.


	Environment Bermuda Biodiversity Project Mission Statement "..to gather, analyse and disseminate the biological information necessary for the sustainable use of Bermuda's living resources." Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Inc. BBSR an independent U.S. non-profit research organization seeks to improve society's understanding of marine ecosystems, ocean/atmospheric interactions and ocean health, and their influence on man's habitat and health. Bermuda National Trust The trust's mission is to preserve buildings, lands, artefacts and places of beauty or historic interest, and to promote their appreciation. Bermuda Monarch Conservancy Bermuda Maritime Museum has been working in collaboration with the BMC to create a habitat for monarch butterflies at the Keep. Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Institute for underwater research and protection and preservation of the marine environment.	On the beach © bermudatourism.com


	History Bermuda's History from 1500 until today History of the archipelago and how it relates to the United States of America, United Kingdom and Canada. Bermuda Genealogy & History The site provides historical records, a country profile, history, maps and more.

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