Bermuda

Quick Facts

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Capital

Hamilton

Government

Overseas territory of the UK

Nationality

Bermudian

Population

64,000

Languages

English, Portugese

Religions

Christianity (Protestant, Catholic)

Currency

Bermudian Dollar (BMD)

Calling Code

+1441

Time Zone

UTC-4

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Introduction

Approaching Hamilton

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Bermuda (officially, The Bermuda Islands or The Somers Isles) sits some 1030 km (640 miles) off the American coast in the Atlantic. It isn't as hot as the Caribbean islands and its waters are certainly not great for swimming year-round, but Bermuda is warm enough to host the Atlantic's northernmost corals. The beauty these corals afford, as well as the lure of numerous shipwrecks, makes diving in Bermuda's coastal waters an appealing prospect - that is, in summer when the Atlantic is warm enough to brave without a wetsuit.

Bermuda was first settled by the Brits in the early part of the 17th century. Culturally, Bermuda draws heavily on British influences: cricket is the most popular sport, pubs line the street corners and judges wear wigs. For some diversity, African slaves and American Indians have contributed to the island's music and dance styles. In all, Bermuda is an adorable destination of cultural class, British architecture and some fine beaches.

Brief History

Geography

Parishes

Bermuda is made up of 9 parishes and 2 municipalities; the city of Hamilton and the town of St. George's.

• Devonshire Parish
• Hamilton Parish
• Paget Parish
• Pembroke Parish
• St George's Parish
• Sandys Parish
• Smith's Parish
• Southampton Parish
• Warwick Parish

Cities, Towns and Villages

• Hamilton, the capital
• St. George's
• Flatts Village
• Somerset Village

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA), formerly known as Bermuda International Airport, is the only airport in Bermuda. It has connections to Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The following airlines fly there:

• Air Canada (Halifax, Toronto-Pearson)
• American Airlines (Miami, New York-JFK)
• British Airways (London-Gatwick)
• Continental Airlines (Newark)
• Delta Air Lines (Atlanta, Boston, New York-LaGuardia [seasonal])
• JetBlue Airways (Boston [seasonal], New York-JFK)
• United Airlines (Chicago-O'Hare) [seasonal]
• US Airways (Boston [seasonal], Charlotte [seasonal], Orlando [seasonal], Philadelphia, Washington-Reagan)
• USA3000 Airlines (Baltimore/Washington) [seasonal]
• Zoom Airlines (UK) (Fort Lauderdale [seasonal; begins May 22], London-Gatwick, New York-JFK)

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

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Money

The Bermudian Dollar (BMD) is pegged to the US Dollar at par. Banknotes issued are $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 while the coins come in 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents and $1.

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