Bermuda

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

Bermuda as the 1995 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 80 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.

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CapitalHamilton

Area50 sq km

LocationNorth America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean,

Populationas each edition published it

61,629 people July 1995 est. · 58,337 in 1990

Population growth% a year

0.76% 1995 est. · 0.78% in 1993

Median ageyears

Not in this edition 38.7 yrs in 2003

Life expectancyyears at birth

75.03 years 1995 est. · 75.03 yrs in 1993

Fertility ratechildren per woman

1.81 children per woman 1995 est. · 1.7 in 1990

Infant mortalitydeaths per 1,000 live births

13.16 deaths per 1,000 live births 1995 est. · 12 in 1990

GDP per capitaeach edition's own dollars

$28,000 1994 est. · $22,000 in 1993

GDP real growth% a year

2.5% 1994 · -1.5% in 1993

Geography

North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, | east of North Carolina (US)

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Land useshare of 50 sq km

meadows and pastures 0%forest and woodland 20%other 80%arable land 0% in all · permanent crops 0% in all

Area

50sq km

land area: 50 sq kmcomparative area: about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC

Coastline

103km

land boundaries: 0 kmexclusive fishing zone: 200 nmterritorial sea: 12 nm

Location

North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina (US)

Climate

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

Terrain

low hills separated by fertile depressions

Natural resources

limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism

Environment

current issues:: NA
natural hazards:: hurricanes (June to November)
international agreements:: NA

Note

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

People

15 fields

Population

61,629

(July 1995 est.)growth rate: 0.76% (1995 est.)

Per 1,000 population(1995 est.)

Birth

15.07Death

7.3Net migration

-0.13

Male · female(1995 est.)

TotalMale · femaleLife expectancy years75.03

73.36 · 76.97

TotalMale · femaleLiteracy98%

98% · 99%

MaleFemaleLiteracy age 15 and over can read and write (1970)

Religions

Anglican 37%Roman Catholic 14%African Methodist Episcopal (Zion) 10%Methodist 6%Seventh-Day Adventist 5%other 28%

Labor force

32,000

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

Age structure

0-14 years:: NA
15-64 years:: NA
65 years and over:: NA

Infant mortality rate

13.16 deaths/1,000 live births (1995 est.)

Nationality

noun:: Bermudian(s)
adjective:: Bermudian

Government

Dependent territory of the UK; Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Lord David WADDINGTON (since 25 August 1992); Premier John William David SWAN (since NA January 1982)

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Presidential electionpercent of vote

50%

percent of vote by party UBP 50%PLP 46%independents 4%

Legislature, 40 seatsone dot, one seat

UBP 22PLP 18

Percent of vote

UBP 50%PLP 46%independents 4%

Names

conventional long form:: none
conventional short form:: Bermuda

Digraph

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, 24 May

Constitution

8 June 1968

Legal system

English law

Suffrage

21 years of age; universal

Executive branch

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 UBP 50%, PLP 46%, independents 4%;
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)

US diplomatic representation

chief of mission:: Ambassador Robert A. FARMER
consulate(s) general:: Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, Hamilton
mailing address:: P. O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; PSC 1002, FPO AE 09727-1002
telephone:: [1] (809) 295-1342

FAX

[1] (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

$28,000

(1994 est.)

Real growth rate

2.5%

(1994)industrial production growth: growth rate NA%

Inflation, consumer prices

2.5%

(1993)

Unemployment rate

(1991)

Budget

Revenues

$327.5 millionExpenditures

$308.9 million

expenditures including capital expenditures of $35.4 million (FY90/91 est.)

Installed generating capacity, 140,000 kW

Electricity production

504 millionElectricity consumption per capita

7,745 (1993)

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 - purchasing power parity - $1.7 billion (1994 est.)

Exports

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

commodities:: semitropical produce, light manufactures, re-exports of pharmaceuticals
partners:: US 62.4%, UK 20%

Imports

$519 million (f.o.b.,1993)

commodities:: fuel, foodstuffs, machinery
partners:: US 38%, UK 5%, Canada 5%

External debt

$NA

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

Economic aid

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

Transportation

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Airports by runway lengthpaved left, unpaved right · 1 in all

2,438 to 3,047 m

PavedUnpaved

Networkskm

Highways

210Railroads

Highways: paved: 210 km note: in addition, there are 400 km of paved and unpaved roads that are privately owned

Highways

total:: 210 km
paved:: 210 km

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

Ports

Hamilton, Saint George

Merchant marine

total:: 65 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 3,144,245 GRT/5,152,030 DWT
ships by type:: bulk 14, cargo 4, container 7, liquefied gas tanker 15, oil tanker 16, refrigerated cargo 2, roll-on/roll-off cargo 5, short-sea passenger 1, vehicle carrier 1

note: a flag of convenience registry; includes 12 countries among which are UK 6 ships, Canada 4, US 4, Sweden 3, Hong Kong 2, Mexico 2, Norway 2, Australia 1, Germany 1, NZ 1