1995 Edition
CIA World Factbook 1995 (Project Gutenberg)
Geography
Area
total area: 50 sq km land area: 50 sq km comparative area: about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC
Climate
subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter
Coastline
103 km
Environment
current issues: NA natural hazards: hurricanes (June to November) international agreements: NA
International disputes
none
Irrigated land
NA sq km
Land boundaries
0 km
Land use
arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% meadows and pastures: 0% forest and woodland: 20% other: 80%
Location
North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina (US)
Map references
North America
Maritime claims
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm
Natural resources
limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism
Note
consists of about 360 small coral islands with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some reclaimed land leased by US
Terrain
low hills separated by fertile depressions
People and Society
Age structure
0-14 years: NA 15-64 years: NA 65 years and over: NA
Birth rate
15.07 births/1,000 population (1995 est.)
Death rate
7.3 deaths/1,000 population (1995 est.)
Ethnic divisions
black 61%, white and other 39%
Infant mortality rate
13.16 deaths/1,000 live births (1995 est.)
Labor force
32,000 by occupation: clerical 25%, services 22%, laborers 21%, professional and technical 13%, administrative and managerial 10%, sales 7%, agriculture and fishing 2% (1984)
Languages
English
Life expectancy at birth
total population: 75.03 years male: 73.36 years female: 76.97 years (1995 est.)
Literacy
age 15 and over can read and write (1970) total population: 98% male: 98% female: 99%
Nationality
noun: Bermudian(s) adjective: Bermudian
Net migration rate
-0.13 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1995 est.)
Population
61,629 (July 1995 est.)
Population growth rate
0.76% (1995 est.)
Religions
Anglican 37%, Roman Catholic 14%, African Methodist Episcopal (Zion) 10%, Methodist 6%, Seventh-Day Adventist 5%, other 28%
Total fertility rate
1.81 children born/woman (1995 est.)
Government
Administrative divisions
9 parishes and 2 municipalities*; Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint Georges, Sandys, Smiths, Southampton, Warwick
Capital
Hamilton
Constitution
8 June 1968
Digraph
BD
Diplomatic representation in US
none (dependent territory of the UK)
Executive branch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Lord David WADDINGTON (since 25 August 1992) head of government: Premier John William David SWAN (since NA January 1982); Deputy Premier J. Irving PEARMAN (since 5 October 1993) cabinet: Cabinet; nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor
FAX
[1] (809) 295-1592
Flag
red with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (white and blue shield with a red lion holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermuda in 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag
House of Assembly
elections last held 5 October 1993 (next to be held by NA October 1998); results - percent of vote by party UBP 50%, PLP 46%, independents 4%; seats - (40 total) UBP 22, PLP 18
Independence
none (dependent territory of the UK)
Judicial branch
Supreme Court
Legal system
English law
Legislative branch
bicameral Parliament
Member of
CARICOM (observer), CCC, ICFTU, INTERPOL (subbureau), IOC
Names
conventional long form: none conventional short form: Bermuda
National holiday
Bermuda Day, 24 May
Other political or pressure groups
Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU), Ottiwell SIMMONS
Political parties and leaders
United Bermuda Party (UBP), John W. D. SWAN; Progressive Labor Party (PLP), Frederick WADE; National Liberal Party (NLP), Gilbert DARRELL
Senate
consists of an 11-member body appointed by the governor
Suffrage
21 years of age; universal
Type
dependent territory of the UK
US diplomatic representation
chief of mission: Ambassador Robert A. FARMER consulate(s) general: Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, Hamilton mailing address: P. O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; PSC 1002, FPO AE 09727-1002 telephone: [1] (809) 295-1342
Economy
Agriculture
accounts for less than 1% of GDP; most basic foods must be imported; produces bananas, vegetables, citrus fruits, flowers, dairy products
Budget
revenues: $327.5 million expenditures: $308.9 million, including capital expenditures of $35.4 million (FY90/91 est.)
Currency
1 Bermudian dollar (Bd$) = 100 cents
Economic aid
recipient: US commitments, including Ex-Im (FY70-81), $34 million; Western (non-US) countries, ODA and OOF bilateral commitments (1970-89), $277 million
Electricity
capacity: 140,000 kW production: 504 million kWh consumption per capita: 7,745 kWh (1993)
Exchange rates
Bermudian dollar (Bd$) per US$1 - 1.0000 (fixed rate)
Exports
$60 million (f.o.b., 1991) commodities: semitropical produce, light manufactures, re-exports of pharmaceuticals partners: US 62.4%, UK 20%
External debt
$NA
Fiscal year
1 April - 31 March
Imports
$519 million (f.o.b.,1993) commodities: fuel, foodstuffs, machinery partners: US 38%, UK 5%, Canada 5%
Industrial production
growth rate NA%
Industries
tourism, finance, structural concrete products, paints, pharmaceuticals, ship repairing
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
2.5% (1993)
National product
GDP - purchasing power parity - $1.7 billion (1994 est.)
National product per capita
$28,000 (1994 est.)
National product real growth rate
2.5% (1994)
Overview
Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, having successfully exploited its location by providing luxury tourist facilities and financial services. The tourist industry attracts more than 90% of its business from North America. The industrial sector is small, and agriculture is severely limited by a lack of suitable land. About 80% of food needs are imported.
Unemployment rate
6% (1991)
Communications
Radio
broadcast stations: AM 5, FM 3, shortwave 0 radios: NA
Telephone system
52,670 telephones; modern, fully automatic telephone system local: NA intercity: NA international: 3 submarine cables; 2 INTELSAT (Atlantic Ocean) earth stations
Television
broadcast stations: 2 televisions: NA
Transportation
Airports
total: 1 with paved runways 2,438 to 3,047 m: 1
Highways
total: 210 km paved: 210 km note: in addition, there are 400 km of paved and unpaved roads that are privately owned
Merchant marine
total: 65 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 3,144,245 GRT/5,152,030 DWT ships by type: bulk 14, cargo 4, container 7, liquefied gas tanker 15, oil tanker 16, refrigerated cargo 2, roll-on/roll-off cargo 5, short-sea passenger 1, vehicle carrier 1 note: a flag of convenience registry; includes 12 countries among which are UK 6 ships, Canada 4, US 4, Sweden 3, Hong Kong 2, Mexico 2, Norway 2, Australia 1, Germany 1, NZ 1
Ports
Hamilton, Saint George
Railroads
0 km
Military and Security
Branches
Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Force, Bermuda Reserve Constabulary
Defense expenditures
$NA, NA% of GDP
Note
defense is the responsibility of the UK ________________________________________________________________________ BHUTAN