Bermuda

Bermuda Travel Guide

Capital Hamilton
Government British overseas territory with internal self-government
Currency Bermudian dollar (BMD); par with US dollar
Area 53.3 sq km
Population 65,773 (July 2006 est.)
Language English (official), Portuguese
Religion non-Anglican Protestant 39%, Anglican 27%, Roman Catholic 15%, other 19%
Electricity 120V/60Hz
Calling Code +1-441
Internet TLD .bm
Time Zone UTC -4


Bermuda is a self-governing British overseas territory in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Caribbean, off the coast of North America east of North Carolina. It is one of the last remains of the once vast British colonial empire in North America.
Parishes
Residential scene in Bermuda
Residential scene in Bermuda

Bermuda is divided into nine parishes (from east to west):

* St. George's Parish - Encompassing the area around the historic Town of St. George as well as the island of St. David's across its harbor.
* Hamilton Parish - Location of Crystal Caves and Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo.
* Smith's Parish - Home to Flatts Village, Spittle Pond Nature Preserve and Devil's Hole Aquarium.
* Devonshire Parish - The quiet parish.
* Pembroke Parish - Where the city of Hamilton is located.
* Paget Parish - Numerous resorts, Elbow Beach, Bermuda Botanical Gardens and Paget Marsh for birdwatching.
* Warwick Parish - Golf, horseback riding and the island's best cliffs.
* Southampton Parish - The best beaches and Gibbs Hill Lighthouse.
* Sandys Parish - The Royal Naval Dockyard fortress and shops, but also Somerset Village, Fort Scaur, Gilbert Nature Reserve and some fine beaches.
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  1. hungeryjack Says:

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