About Bermuda


Location

  • Latitude: 32 degrees 146; north
  • Longitude: 64 degrees 146; west
  • Approximately 600 miles due east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Origin & Geography

  • The 138 islands that comprise Bermuda are volcanic in origin with limestone cap
  • Mainland comprises 7 largest islands linked by bridges
  • Area: approximately 20.5 square miles
  • Max. Elevation: 259.4 feet

Climate

  • Record High Temperature 93 F (Aug)
  • Average High Temperature 75.9 F
  • Record Minimum Temperature 44 F (Jan)
  • Average Minimum Temperature 67.3 F
  • Mean Daily Temperature 76 degrees
  • Mean Relative Humidity 76%
  • Annual Total Rainfall 60 inches
  • For current weather and climate data, visit weather.bm

Government

  • Britain's oldest self governing overseas territory
  • Parliamentary System
  • Constitutional Monarchy
  • Population: 64,700 (2011)
  • Capital City: Hamilton
  • Currency: Bermuda Dollar (on par with US Dollar)
  • Banking is regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority
  • For more information, visit gov.bm
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