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Geography of Bermuda

Location:North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US)
Geographic coordinates:32 20 N, 64 45 W
Map references:North America
Area:total: 53.3 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative:about one-third the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries:0 km
Coastline:103 km
Maritime claims:territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
Climate:subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter
Terrain:low hills separated by fertile depressions
Elevation extremes:lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Town Hill 76 m
Natural resources:limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism
Land use:arable land: 20%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 80% (55% developed, 45% rural/open space) (2005)
Irrigated land:NA
Natural hazards:hurricanes (June to November)
Environment - current issues:sustainable development
Geography - note:consists of about 138 coral islands and islets with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land was leased by US Government from 1941 to 1995

Bermuda Quickstats

  • Population: 66,163 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 53.3 sq km
  • Density: 1,239 /km² (8th)
  • GDP (total): $4.857 billion (165th)
  • GDP (per capita): $76,403 (1st)
  • Literacy: 98%

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  • Currency: Bermuda dollar³ (BMD)
  • Dial code: +1-441

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