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CACarribbean > Bermuda > Introduction
B E R M U D A |
Think Bermuda
and pictures of palm-lined, sun kissed beaches washed over by frothy waves of the
Caribbean Sea
no, not the Caribbean Sea. Though most people place Bermuda somewhere
in the Caribbean Sea, in reality it lies somewhere in the Western Atlantic Ocean. But fear
not, the palm shaded beaches and warm blue waters are here all right. |
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The distinctive
Bermudan allure is hard to place the legacy of the British colonial rule is evident
as are the traces of American culture. Dont be surprised if you see business men
dressed in squeaky clean shirts toped with jackets and ties, contrasting with the typical
Bermuda shorts. |
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Theres
enough to do on these tiny, islands, barely 21 square miles in land area admiring
the unique marine life and bird life, tapping to the omnipresent music, savouring the
delectable dishes and acquiring that gorgeous bronze tan.
Bustling, beautiful, bizarre
. thats Bermuda for you.
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F A C
T B O X |
| Area |
21
square miles |
| Population |
62,997 |
| Language |
English. |
Religion |
Protestants
(39%); Anglicans (27%); Roman Catholics (15%), others (19%). |
| Capital |
Hamilton |
| People |
African
descent (61%), Caucasian descent (38%), American Indian descent. |
| Government |
Parliamentary
( self governing UK overseas territory) |
| Head of Government |
PM William Alexander Scott |
| Currency |
Bermuda Dollar |
| Time |
Winter
clock:
GMT
- 5; Summer clock: GMT - 4 |
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