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Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, equal to that of the US. Its economy is primarily based on providing financial services for international business and luxury facilities for tourists. Bermuda is a subtropical island in the Atlantic Ocean, 570 nautical miles off the coast of North Carolina and not in eh Caribbean as many may think. It comprises 150 small islands, which collectively total just 21 sq miles.
Area: 21 sq km
Population: 62,997
Capital: Hamilton
People: 61% African descent, 38% Caucasian descent, a small minority of American Indian descent
Language: English and Portuguese
Religion: Christian (28% Anglican, 15% Roman Catholic)
Government: Parliamentary British overseas territory with internal self-government
GDP: US$2.3 billion
Major Industries: Tourism, finance, insurance, structural concrete products, paints, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and ship repairing.
Major Trading Partners: USA, Canada and UK |
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