Axion 3D Atlas/ATLAS.iso/stats/27.txt

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{bigtext=150,120,"Bermuda"}
{4}(dependent territory of the UK)



{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of Bermuda, click {z,"-82.919464,20.458653,-62.056600,36.489432",here}{4}!

{2}Location:{4} North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina (US)

{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 50 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 50 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC

{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km

{2}Coastline:{4} 103 km

{2}Maritime claims:{4}
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 12 nm

{2}International disputes:{4} none

{2}Climate:{4} subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter

{2}Terrain:{4} low hills separated by fertile depressions
{3}lowest point:{4} Atlantic Ocean 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} Town Hill 76 m

{2}Natural resources:{4} limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism

{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} 0%
{3}permanent crops:{4} 0%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} 0%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} 20%
{3}other:{4} 80%

{2}Irrigated land:{4} NA sq km

{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} NA

{2}natural hazards:{4} hurricanes (June to November)

{2}international agreements:{4} NA

{2}Geographic note:{4} consists of about 360 small coral islands with ample rainfall, but no rivers or
freshwater lakes; some reclaimed land leased by US Government


{1}People{4}

{2}Population:{4} 62,099 (July 1996 est.)

{2}Age structure:{4}
{3}0-14 years:{4} NA
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA

{2}Population growth rate:{4} 0.76% (1996 est.)

{2}Birth rate:{4} 15 births/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Death rate:{4} 7.3 deaths/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Net migration rate:{4} -0.13 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Sex ratio:{4}
{3}at birth:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}under 15 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}all ages:{4} NA male(s)/female

{2}Infant mortality rate:{4} 13.16 deaths/1,000 live births (1996 est.)

{2}Life expectancy at birth:{4}
{3}total population:{4} 75.03 years
{3}male:{4} 73.36 years
{3}female:{4} 76.97 years (1996 est.)

{2}Total fertility rate:{4} 1.8 children born/woman (1996 est.)

{2}Nationality:{4}
{3}noun:{4} Bermudian(s)
{3}adjective:{4} Bermudian

{2}Ethnic divisions:{4} black 61%, white and other 39%

{2}Religions:{4} Anglican 37%, Roman Catholic 14%, African Methodist Episcopal (Zion) 10%,
Methodist 6%, Seventh-Day Adventist 5%, other 28%

{2}Languages:{4} English

{2}Literacy:{4} age 15 and over can read and write (1970 est.)
{3}total population:{4} 98%
{3}male:{4} 98%
{3}female:{4} 99%


{1}Government{4}

{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} none
{3}conventional short form:{4} Bermuda

{2}Type of government:{4} dependent territory of the UK

{2}Capital:{4} Hamilton

{2}Administrative divisions:{4} 9 parishes and 2 municipalities*; Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*,
Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint Georges, Sandys, Smiths, Southampton, Warwick

{2}Independence:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}National holiday:{4} Bermuda Day, 24 May

{2}Constitution:{4} 8 June 1968

{2}Legal system:{4} English law

{2}Suffrage:{4} 18 years of age; universal

{2}Executive branch:{4}
{3}chief of state:{4} 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
{3}head of government:{4} Premier David SAUL (since 25 August 1995) was appointed by the governor;
Deputy Premier Jerome DILL (since 1 September 1995)
{3}cabinet:{4} Cabinet was nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor

{2}Legislative branch:{4} bicameral Parliament
Senate: consists of an 11-member body 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

{2}Judicial branch:{4} Supreme Court

{2}Political parties and leaders:{4} United Bermuda Party (UBP), David SAUL; Progressive Labor Party
(PLP), Frederick WADE; National Liberal Party (NLP), Gilbert DARRELL

{2}Other political or pressure groups:{4} Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU), Ottiwell SIMMONS

{2}International organization participation:{4} Caricom (observer), CCC, ICFTU, Interpol (subbureau),
IOC

{2}Diplomatic representation in US:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}US diplomatic representation:{4}
{3}chief of mission:{4} Ambassador Robert A. FARMER
consulate general(s): Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, Hamilton
{3}mailing address:{4} P. O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; American Consulate General Hamilton,
Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-5300
{3}telephone:{4} [1] [phone]
{3}FAX:{4} [1] [phone]

{2}Flag:{4} 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


{1}Economy{4}

{2}Economic overview:{4} 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.

{2}GDP:{4} purchasing power parity - $1.7 billion (1994 est.)

{2}GDP real growth rate:{4} 2.5% (1994 est.)

{2}GDP per capita:{4} $28,000 (1994 est.)

{2}GDP composition by sector:{4}
{3}agriculture:{4} NA%
{3}industry:{4} NA%
{3}services:{4} NA%

{2}Inflation rate (consumer prices):{4} 2.6% (1995 est.)

{2}Labor force:{4} 33,650 (1992)
{3}by occupation:{4} clerical 25%, services 22%, laborers 21%, professional and technical 13%,
administrative and managerial 10%, sales 7%, agriculture and fishing 2% (1984)

{2}Unemployment rate:{4} NEGL% (1995)

{2}Budget:{4}
{3}revenues:{4} $327.5 million
{3}expenditures:{4} $308.9 million, including capital expenditures of $35.4 million (FY90/91 est.)

{2}Industries:{4} tourism, finance, structural concrete products, paints, pharmaceuticals, ship repairing

{2}Industrial production growth rate:{4} NA%

{2}Electricity:{4}
{3}capacity:{4} 140,000 kW
{3}production:{4} 504 million kWh
{3}consumption per capita:{4} 7,745 kWh (1993)

{2}Agriculture:{4} bananas, vegetables, citrus, flowers; dairy products

{2}Exports:{4} $60 million (f.o.b., 1991)
{3}commodities:{4} semitropical produce, light manufactures, reexports of pharmaceuticals
{3}partners:{4} US 62.4%, UK 20%

{2}Imports:{4} $519 million (f.o.b., 1993)
{3}commodities:{4} fuel, foodstuffs, machinery
{3}partners:{4} US 38%, UK 5%, Canada 5%

{2}External debt:{4} $NA

{2}Economic aid:{4} $NA

{2}Currency:{4} 1 Bermudian dollar (Bd$) = 100 cents

{2}Exchange rates:{4} Bermudian dollar (Bd$) per US$1 - 1.0000 (fixed rate)

{2}Fiscal year:{4} 1 April - 31 March


{1}Transportation{4}

{2}Railways:{4} 0 km

{2}Highways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 208 km
{3}paved:{4} 208 km
{3}unpaved:{4} 0 km (1986 est.)
{3}note:{4} in addition, there are 400 km of paved and unpaved roads that are privately owned

{2}Ports:{4} Hamilton, Saint George

{2}Merchant marine:{4}
{3}total:{4} 69 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 3,146,693 GRT/5,007,242 DWT
{3}ships by type:{4} 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
{3}note:{4} 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.)

{2}Airports:{4}
{3}total:{4} 1
{3}with paved runways 2,438 to 3,047 m:{4} 1 (1995 est.)


{1}Communications{4}

{2}Telephones:{4} 54,000 (1991 est.)

{2}Telephone system:{4}
{3}domestic:{4} modern, fully automatic telephone system
{3}international:{4} 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)

{2}Radio broadcast stations:{4} AM 5, FM 3, shortwave 0

{2}Radios:{4} 78,000 (1992 est.)

{2}Television broadcast stations:{4} 2

{2}Televisions:{4} 57,000 (1992 est.)


{1}Defense{4}

{2}Branches:{4} Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Force, Bermuda Reserve Constabulary

{2}Defense expenditures:{4} $NA, NA% of GDP
Defense note: defense is the responsibility of the UK