Surface: The total land area of Bermuda is around 53 sq km.
Population: The population Bermuda is around 66,160. Africans comprise about 58% of the population while Europeans and other races comprise 42% of the population.
System of government: Bermuda is a parliamentary, self-governing territory.
Capital: Hamilton, with a population of around 1,500 inhabitants, is the capital of Bermuda.
Religion: A majority of the inhabitants are Anglican Christians.
Official Language: The official language of Bermuda is English. Portuguese is also spoken.
Government: Bermuda is a parliamentary, self-governing territory.
Climate: Bermuda has a mild subtropical climate. Summers are warm and humid, constantly cooled by sea breezes. Rainfall is spread evenly throughout the year.
Units of measure and electricity: Bermuda follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 110V, 60 Hz.
Time Zone: The Bermudian standard time is GMT – 5.
Currency: Bermudian Dollar (BMD).
Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to Bermuda.
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Bermuda has the highest per capita income in the world. Tourism and financial services are the two major money-making sectors in Bermuda. Bermuda re-exports pharmaceuticals to France, Spain and the United States and imports clothing, fuel, construction materials, chemicals, food and live animals from France, South Korea and the United States.
Cost of living is very high in Bermuda. Restaurants, resorts and medical care are very expensive.
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