Bermuda
dependent territory of the UKIndependence none (dependent territory of the UK)
Bermuda as the 1996 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 86 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.
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Geography
North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic | Ocean, east of North Carolina (US)
15 fieldsLand useshare of 50 sq km
Terrain
low hills separated by fertile depressions
- lowest point:
- Atlantic Ocean 0 m
- highest point:
- Town Hill 76 m
Environment
- current issues:
- NA
- natural hazards:
- hurricanes (June to November)
- international agreements:
- NA
Geographic 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 fieldsPer 1,000 population(1996 est.)
Male · female(1996 est.)
Sex ratio
- at birth:
- NA male(s)/female
- under 15 years:
- NA male(s)/female
- 15-64 years:
- NA male(s)/female
- 65 years and over:
- NA male(s)/female
- all ages:
- NA male(s)/female
Government
Dependent territory of the UK; Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952), a hereditary monarch, is represented by Governor Lord David WADDINGTON (since 25 August 1992), who was appointed by the queen; Premier David SAUL (since 25 August 1995) was appointed by the governor
22 fieldsPresidential electionpercent of vote
Legislature, 40 seatsone dot, one seat
Administrative divisions
9 parishes and 2 municipalities*; Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint Georges, Sandys, Smiths, Southampton, Warwick
Executive branch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952), a hereditary monarch, is represented by Governor Lord David WADDINGTON (since 25 August 1992), who was appointed by the queen
- head of government:
- Premier David SAUL (since 25 August 1995) was appointed by the governor; Deputy Premier Jerome DILL (since 1 September 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor
House of Assembly
- elections last held 5 October 1993 (next to be held by NA October 1998);
- results - UBP 50%, PLP 46%, independents 4%;
- seats - (40 total) UBP 22, PLP 18
Political parties and leaders
- United Bermuda Party (UBP), David SAUL;
- Progressive Labor Party (PLP), Frederick WADE;
- National Liberal Party (NLP), Gilbert DARRELL
US diplomatic representation
- chief of mission:
- Ambassador Robert A. FARMER
- consulate general(s):
- Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, Hamilton
- mailing address:
- P. O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; American Consulate General Hamilton, Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-5300
- telephone:
- [1] (441) 295-1342
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.
20 fieldsInstalled generating capacity, 140,000 kW
Economic 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. International business contributes over 60% of Bermuda's economic output; a failed independence vote in late 1995 can be partially attributed to Bermudian's fear of scaring away foreign firms. Hurricane Felix, which hit Bermuda twice over three days, caused an estimated $2.5 million in damages in August of 1995.
Labor force
33,650 (1992); by occupation: clerical 25%, services 22%, laborers 21%, professional and technical 13%, administrative and managerial 10%, sales 7%, agriculture and fishing 2% (1984)
Exports
$60 million (f.o.b., 1991)
- commodities:
- semitropical produce, light manufactures, reexports 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%
Transportation
5 fieldsNetworkskm
Highways
- total:
- 208 km
- paved:
- 208 km
- unpaved:
- 0 km (1986 est.)
note: in addition, there are 400 km of paved and unpaved roads that are privately owned
Merchant marine
- total:
- 69 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 3,146,693 GRT/5,007,242 DWT
- ships by type:
- bulk 10, cargo 3, container 7, liquefied gas tanker 16, oil tanker 16, refrigerated cargo 10, roll-on/roll-off cargo 4, short-sea passenger 1, specialized tanker 1, vehicle carrier 1
note: a flag of convenience registry; includes ships from 11 countries among which are UK 17, US 13, Canada 10, Norway 9, Nigeria 4, Sweden 3, Hong Kong 2, Syria 2, Mexico 1, and NZ 1 (1995 est.)
Communications
Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Force, Bermuda Reserve | Constabulary
9 fieldsTelephone system
- domestic:
- modern, fully automatic telephone system
- international:
- 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)
Cite this entry
Central Intelligence Agency. “Bermuda.” The World Factbook 1996. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/bermuda/1996.