Bermuda

dependent territory of the UKIndependence none (dependent territory of the UK)

Bermuda as the 1994 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 112 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.

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CapitalHamilton
LocationNorthern North America, in the western North Atlantic Ocean, 1,050 km
1994

Every edition of Bermuda

Populationas each edition published it
61,158 people July 1994 est. · 58,337 in 1990
Population growth% a year
0.77% 1994 est. · 0.78% in 1993
Median ageyears
Not in this edition 38.7 yrs in 2003
Life expectancyyears at birth
Not in this edition 75.03 yrs in 1993
Fertility ratechildren per woman
1.81 children per woman 1994 est. · 1.7 in 1990
Infant mortalitydeaths per 1,000 live births
13.16 deaths per 1,000 live births 1994 est. · 12 in 1990
GDP per capitaeach edition's own dollars
$27,100 1992 · $22,000 in 1993
GDP real growth% a year
-1.5% 1991 · -1.5% in 1993

Geography

Northern North America, in the western North Atlantic Ocean, 1,050 km | east of North Carolina

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Coastline
103km
land boundaries: 0 km

Location

Northern North America, in the western North Atlantic Ocean, 1,050 km east of North Carolina

Map references

North America

total area

50 sq km

land area

50 sq km

comparative area

about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC

exclusive fishing zone

200 nm

territorial sea

12 nm

Climate

  • subtropical;
  • mild, humid;
  • gales, strong winds common in winter

Terrain

low hills separated by fertile depressions

Natural resources

limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism

arable land

0%

permanent crops

0%

meadows and pastures

0%

forest and woodland

20%

other

80%

current issues

NA

natural hazards

subject to hurricanes (June to November)

international agreements

NA

Note

some reclaimed land leased by US Government; consists of about 360 small coral islands with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes

People

21 fields
Population
61,158
(July 1994 est.)growth rate: 0.77% (1994 est.)

Per 1,000 population(1994 est.)

Birth
15.14Death
7.3Net migration
-0.13

Religions

Anglican 37%Roman Catholic 14%African Methodist Episcopal (Zion) 10%Methodist 6%Seventh-Day Adventist 5%other 28%
Literacy
15and over can read and write
age · (1970)

Infant mortality rate

13.16 deaths/1,000 live births (1994 est.)

total population

75.03 years

male

73.36 years

female

76.97 years (1994 est.)

Total fertility rate

1.81 children born/woman (1994 est.)

noun

Bermudian(s)

adjective

Bermudian

Ethnic divisions

black 61%, white and other 39%

Languages

English

total population

98%

male

98%

female

99%

by occupation

clerical 25%, services 22%, laborers 21%, professional and technical 13%, administrative and managerial 10%, sales 7%, agriculture and fishing 2% (1984)

Government

Dependent territory of the UK

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Legislature, 40 seatsone dot, one seat

UBP 22PLP 18

conventional long form

none

conventional short form

Bermuda

Type

dependent territory of the UK

Capital

Hamilton

Administrative divisions

9 parishes and 2 municipalities*; Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint Georges, Sandys, Smiths, Southampton, Warwick

Independence

none (dependent territory of the UK)

National holiday

Bermuda Day, 22 May

Constitution

8 June 1968

Suffrage

21 years of age; universal

chief of state

Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Lord David WADDINGTON (since 25 August 1992)

head of government

Premier John William David SWAN (since NA January 1982); Deputy Premier J. Irving PEARMAN (since 5 October 1993)

cabinet

Cabinet; nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor

Legislative branch

bicameral Parliament

Senate

consists of an 11-member body appointed by the governor

House of Assembly

  • elections last held 5 October 1993 (next to be held by NA October 1998);
  • results - percent of vote by party NA;
  • seats - (40 total) UBP 22, PLP 18

Judicial branch

Supreme Court

Political parties and leaders

  • United Bermuda Party (UBP), John W. D. SWAN;
  • Progressive Labor Party (PLP), Frederick WADE;
  • National Liberal Party (NLP), Gilbert DARRELL

Other political or pressure groups

Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU), Ottiwell SIMMONS

Member of

CARICOM (observer), CCC, ICFTU, INTERPOL (subbureau), IOC

Diplomatic representation in US

none (dependent territory of the UK)

chief of mission

(vacant)

consulate general

Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, Hamilton

mailing address

P. O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; PSC 1002, FPO AE 09727-1002

telephone

(809) 295-1342

FAX

(809) 295-1592

Flag

red with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (white and blue shield with a red lion holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermuda in 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag

Economy

Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, | having successfully exploited its location by providing luxury tourist | facilities and financial services.

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GDP per capita, PPP
$27,100
(1992)
Real growth rate
-1.5%
(1991)industrial production growth: growth rate NA%

Overview

Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, having successfully exploited its location by providing luxury tourist facilities and financial services. The tourist industry attracts more than 90% of its business from North America. The industrial sector is small, and agriculture is severely limited by a lack of suitable land. About 80% of food needs are imported.

National product

GDP - exchange rate conversion - $1.63 billion (1992)

revenues

$327.5 million

expenditures

$308.9 million, including capital expenditures of $35.4 million (FY91 est.)

Exports

$60 million (f.o.b., 1991)

commodities

semitropical produce, light manufactures, re-exports of pharmaceuticals

partners

US 55%, UK 32%, Canada 11%, other 2%

Imports

$468 million (f.o.b.,1991)

commodities

fuel, foodstuffs, machinery

partners

US 60%, UK 8%, Venezuela 7%, Canada 5%, Japan 5%, other 15%

capacity

154,000 kW

production

504 million kWh

consumption per capita

8,370 kWh (1992)

Industries

tourism, finance, structural concrete products, paints, pharmaceuticals, ship repairing

Agriculture

  • accounts for less than 1% of GDP;
  • most basic foods must be imported;
  • produces bananas, vegetables, citrus fruits, flowers, dairy products

recipient

US commitments, including Ex-Im (FY70-81), $34 million; Western (non-US) countries, ODA and OOF bilateral commitments (1970-89), $277 million

Currency

1 Bermudian dollar (Bd$) = 100 cents

Exchange rates

Bermudian dollar (Bd$) per US$1 - 1.0000 (fixed rate)

Fiscal year

1 April - 31 March

Communications

13 fields

total

210 km

paved

210 km

note

in addition, there are 400 km of paved and unpaved roads that are privately owned

Ports

Freeport, Hamilton, Saint George

Merchant marine

67 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 3,407,518 GRT/5,775,281 DWT, bulk 15, cargo 4, container 3, liquefied gas 14, oil tanker 20, refrigerated cargo 4, roll-on/roll-off cargo 7

note

a flag of convenience registry

total

1

usable

1

with permanent-surface runways

1

with runways over 3,659 m

0

with runways 2,440-3,659 m

1

with runways 1,220-2,439 m

0

Telecommunications

  • modern, fully automatic telephone system;
  • 52,670 telephones;
  • broadcast stations - 5 AM, 3 FM, 2 TV;
  • 3 submarine cables;
  • 2 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT earth stations

Defense Forces

Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Force, Bermuda Reserve Constabulary

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Branches

Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Force, Bermuda Reserve Constabulary

Note

defense is the responsibility of the UK

Central Intelligence Agency. “Bermuda.” The World Factbook 1994. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/bermuda/1994.

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