Key Facts
- GDP (ppp) per CAPITA
- $69,900 (2004 est.)
- Inflation Rate
- 2.8% (November 2005)
- Population
- 67,837 (July 2009 est.)
- Country Risk Ratings
- -
- Ease of Doing Business
- -/181
- Global Competitiveness
- -/134
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Bermuda : Introduction
Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. Tourism to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times. Tourism continues to be important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. Bermuda has developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. Although a referendum on independence from the UK was soundly defeated in 1995, the present government has reopened debate on the issue.
Capital City:
Hamilton (-4 GMT)
Currency:
Bermudian dollar (BMD)
(convert)
Languages:
English (official), Portuguese
Calling Code:
1-441
Voltage:
120
Religions:
Anglican 23%, Roman Catholic 15%, African Methodist Episcopal 11%, other Protestant 18%, other 12%, unaffiliated 6%, unspecified 1%, none 14%
- Bermuda: The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce
- The Chamber is a non-profit, apolitical organization established to advance the commercial, industrial, civic, trade and general interests of Bermuda. The sites contains tourist information, e-business opportunities and hospitality resources.
Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (July 2009)
