Bermuda BASIC INFOMATION
LOCAL TIME | YOUR TIME |
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LOCAL TIME ZONE | TIMEZONE DIFFERENCE |
UTC/GMT -4 HOURS |
latitude / longitude |
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32°19'12"N / 64°46'26"W |
ISO CODES |
BM / BMU |
CURRENCY |
Dollar (BMD) |
LANGUAGES |
English (official) Portuguese |
ELECTRICITY |
TYPE A NORTH AMERICAN JAPANESE 2-BLADE TYPE B AMERICAN 3-PIN |
National flag |
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CAPITAL |
Hamilton |
banks list |
Bermuda banks list |
POPULATION |
65,365 |
ACREAGE |
53 KM2 |
GDP (USD) |
5,600,000,000 |
TELEPHONES |
69,000 |
MOBILE PHONES |
91,000 |
INTERNET HOSTS |
20,040 |
INTERNET USERS |
54,000 |
Bermuda Introduction
Bermuda is one of the northernmost coral islands in the world. It is located in the western North Atlantic Ocean, 917 kilometers away from South Carolina, USA, covering an area of 54 square kilometers. The Bermuda Archipelago is composed of 7 main islands and more than 150 small islands and reefs, distributed in a hook shape, with Bermuda being the largest. The island is full of volcanic lava, low hills and undulating hills, and the climate is mild and pleasant. The surrounding seabed is rich in petroleum gas hydrates. Ships are often missing in the waters nearby. It is called the mysterious Bermuda Triangle and is a famous world mystery. It mainly relies on tourism, international financial industry and insurance industry. As there is no income tax, it is one of the famous international "tax havens". Bermuda is a group of islands in the western North Atlantic Ocean. It is located at 32°18′N and 64°-65°W, about 928 kilometers away from the North American continent. The Bermuda Archipelago is composed of 7 main islands and more than 150 small islands and reefs, distributed in a hook shape. Bermuda is the largest. Only 20 islands have residents. The annual average temperature is 21C. The average annual rainfall is about 1500 mm. It is one of the northernmost coral islands in the world. There are many volcanic rocks on the island, low hills undulating, and the highest altitude is 73 meters. In 1503, the Spanish Juan-Bermuda arrived on the island. The British came here in 1609 for colonization. It became a British colony in 1684 and was the earliest colony in the British Commonwealth. In 1941, the British leased three island groups including Morgan to the United States to establish naval and air bases for a period of 99 years. The US Navy and Air Force Base is on St. George Island. Kindley Airport is an air force base and an airport for international routes. In 1960, the US satellite ground receiving station was completed. The British troops withdrew in 1957. Gained internal independence in 1968. The capital of Bermuda is Hamilton, and the official language is English. Beliefs include the Anglican, Episcopal Church, Roman Catholic and other Christians. Fish and lobster are produced in nearby waters. The industry includes ship repair, boat manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and handicrafts. The climate is mild and pleasant. The surrounding seabed is rich in petroleum gas hydrate. Ships often disappear in the waters near this area. It is called the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, which is a famous world mystery. Some people think it is related to the decomposition of hydrated petroleum gas under the sea. Mainly rely on tourism, international finance and insurance. Insurance and reinsurance assets exceed US$35 billion, which is second only to London and New York. Because there is no income tax, it is one of the famous international "tax havens". Generally speaking, Bermuda’s politics and economy have always been in a very stable state. The quality of local banking, accounting, business, and secretarial services is in a leading position in all overseas paradise. Like Singapore companies, the annual maintenance cost is relatively expensive, which is its main disadvantage. Because Bermuda is a member of the OECD and there are many professional lawyers and accountants in Bermuda, Bermuda has to become one of the major international financial centers. Its overseas companies are also widely accepted by governments and large corporations. Bermuda can be described as the world's leading foreign company. |