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Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)
Last reviewed: 02 December 2011

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Bermuda today

Country facts

Full name: Bermuda
Status: British Overseas Territory
Area: 53.3 sq km (21 sq miles)
Population:  64,722 (June 2011 estimate)
Capital city: Hamilton
Languages: English. There is also a significant Portuguese-speaking community.
Religion(s): Mainly Christian although many faiths are represented. The most popular denominations are Anglican and African Methodist Episcopalian (AME).
Currency: Bermuda Dollar (parity with US Dollar)
Major political parties: Progressive Labour Party (PLP), One Bermuda Alliance (OBA)., United Bermuda Party (UBP).
Governor: Sir Richard Gozney KCMG, CVO
Premier: The Hon Paula Cox JP MP 

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Useful links

• Government of Bermuda
• Bermuda Royal Gazette (daily newspaper)
• Bermuda Department of Tourism
• Bermuda Online

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