Bermuda

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

• consists of about 138 coral islands and islets with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes;
• some land was leased by the US Government from 1941 to 1995

noun:

Bermudian(s)

adjective:

Bermudian

total:

43.8 years (2024 est.)

male:

41.5 years

female:

46.3 years

at birth:

1.05 male(s)/female

0-14 years:

1.05 male(s)/female

15-64 years:

1.01 male(s)/female

65 years and over:

0.74 male(s)/female

total population:

0.95 male(s)/female (2024 est.)

total:

2.1 deaths/1,000 live births (2024 est.)

male:

2.5 deaths/1,000 live births

female:

1.8 deaths/1,000 live births

total population:

82.5 years (2024 est.)

male:

79.4 years

female:

85.7 years

total population:

NA

male:

NA

female:

NA

• dense population and heavy vehicle traffic create serious congestion and air pollution problems;
• water resources scarce (most obtained as rainwater or from wells);
• solid waste disposal;
• hazardous waste disposal;
• sewage disposal;
• overfishing;
• oil spills

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

urban population:

100% of total population (2023)

rate of urbanization:

-0.2% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

municipal solid waste generated annually:

82,000 tons (2012 est.)

municipal solid waste recycled annually:

1,640 tons (2012 est.)

percent of municipal solid waste recycled:

2% (2012 est.)

conventional long form:

none

conventional short form:

Bermuda

former:

Somers Islands

etymology:

the islands making up Bermuda are named after Juan de BERMUDEZ, an early 16th century Spanish sea captain and the first European explorer of the archipelago

name:

Hamilton

geographic coordinates:

32 17 N, 64 47 W

time difference:

UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

daylight saving time:

+1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November

etymology:

named after Henry HAMILTON (ca. 1734-1796) who served as governor of Bermuda from 1788-1794

history:

several previous (dating to 1684); latest entered into force 8 June 1968 (Bermuda Constitution Order 1968)

amendments:

• proposal procedure - NA;
• passage by an Order in Council in the UK;
• amended several times, last in 2012

citizenship by birth:

no

citizenship by descent only:

at least one parent must be a citizen of the UK

dual citizenship recognized:

yes

residency requirement for naturalization:

10 years

chief of state:

King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Rena LALGIE (since 14 December 2020)

head of government:

Premier David BURT (since 19 July 2017)

cabinet:

Cabinet nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor

elections/appointments:

• the monarchy is hereditary;
• governor appointed by the monarch;
• following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor

highest court(s):

• Court of Appeal (consists of the court president and at least 2 justices);
• Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice, 4 puisne judges, and 1 associate justice);
• note - the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London) is the court of final appeal

judge selection and term of office:

• Court of Appeal justice appointed by the governor;
• justice tenure by individual appointment;
• Supreme Court judges nominated by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission and appointed by the governor;
• judge tenure based on terms of appointment

subordinate courts:

commercial court (began in 2006); magistrates' courts

• Free Democratic Movement or FDM
• One Bermuda Alliance or OBA
• Progressive Labor Party or PLP

chief of mission:

Acting Consul General James SALLAY (since 20 August 2022)

embassy:

US Consulate Bermuda, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, DV 03, Bermuda

mailing address:

5300 Hamilton Place, Washington, DC 20520-5300

telephone:

(441) 295-1342

FAX:

(441) 295-1592

email address and website:

[email protected]; https://bm.usconsulate.gov/

consulate(s) general:

16 Middle Road, Devonshire DV O3

• red, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (a white shield with a red lion standing on a green grassy field holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermuda in 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag;
• it was the shipwreck of the vessel, filled with English colonists originally bound for Virginia, that led to the settling of Bermuda

note: the flag is unusual in that it is only British overseas territory that uses a red ensign, all others use blue

name:

Hail to Bermuda

lyrics/music:

Bette JOHNS

note: serves as a local anthem; as a territory of the United Kingdom, "God Save the King" is official (see United Kingdom)

total World Heritage Sites:

1 (cultural); note - excerpted from the UK entry

selected World Heritage Site locales:

Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications

• small, tourism- and construction-based, territorial-island economy;
• American import and tourist destination;
• known offshore banking hub;
• increasing inflation;
• major re-exportation and re-importation area

Fitch rating:

N/A (2015)

Moody's rating:

A2 (2016)

Standard & Poors rating: A+ (2015)

note: The year refers to the year in which the current credit rating was first obtained.

total:

29.3% (2014 est.)

male:

29.7%

female:

29%

general assessment:

• the telecom sector has seen a decline in subscriber numbers (particularly for prepaid mobile services the mainstay of short term visitors) and revenue;
• fixed and mobile broadband services are two areas that have benefited from the crisis as employees and students have resorted to working from home;
• one area of the telecom market that is not prepared for growth is 5G mobile;
• governments, regulators, and even the mobile network operators have shown that they have not been investing in 5G opportunities at the present time;
• network expansion and enhancements remain concentrated around improving LTE coverage (2021)

domestic:

the system has a fixed-line teledensity of 39 per 100, coupled with a mobile-cellular teledensity of roughly 110 per 100 persons (2021)

international:

• country code - 1-441;
• landing points for the GlobeNet, Gemini Bermuda, CBUS, and the CB-1 submarine cables to the Caribbean, South America and the US;
• satellite earth stations - 3 (2019)

• 3 TV stations;
• cable and satellite TV subscription services are available;
• roughly 13 radio stations operating

total:

447 km

paved:

447 km (2010)

note: 225 km public roads; 222 km private roads

total ports:

4 (2024)

large:

0

medium:

1

small:

2

very small:

0

size unknown:

1

ports with oil terminals:

3

key ports:

Freeport, Hamilton, Ireland Island, St. George

• men and women who are Commonwealth citizens and 18-45 years of age can volunteer for the Bermuda Regiment;
• service is for a minimum period of three years and two months from the date of enlistment;
• service can be extended only by volunteering or an executive order from the Governor;
• annual training commitment is about 30 days a year, which includes a two-week camp, weekends, and drill nights (2024)

• defense is the responsibility of the UK;
• the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s responsibilities include maritime security of Bermuda’s inshore waters, search and rescue, ceremonial duties, humanitarian/disaster assistance, security of key installations, and assisting the Bermuda Police with maintaining public order;
• it includes explosive ordnance disposal, diver, maritime, security police, and support units (2024)