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Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)

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Last reviewed: 08 October 2009

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Country facts

Full name: Bermuda
Status: British Overseas Territory
Area: 53.3 sq km (21 sq miles)
Population: 64,000 (2007)
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), United Bermuda Party (UBP)
Governor: Sir Richard Gozney KCMG
Premier: The Honourable Dr Ewart Brown JP MP

Sports

Bermudians are very sports minded. Soccer and cricket are both very popular on the island. A number of Bermudians have made a name for themselves in the UK, including Shaun Goater who played for Manchester City; Kyle Lightbourn who played for Stoke and Clyde Best who played for West Ham. The island has also produced world-class sailors. Bermuda regularly competes in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

Bermuda participated in last year's ICC Cricket World Cup which was held in the West Indies.

Bermuda's flag

Bermuda is almost unique in its use of a defaced Red Ensign on land as a national flag. This was based on the defaced Red Ensign which Canada received permission to display in 1892 (the provinces of Manitoba and Ontario still use defaced Red Ensigns as state flags). Because there were connections between Canada, Bermuda and the Bahamas, the latter 2 started using defaced Ensigns without permission until 1967 when the Bermuda flag was given official recognition.

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Contacts

Bermuda, Hamilton, Government House

Address:

Government House
11 Langton Hill
Pembroke
Hamilton
 

Telephone:

Deputy Governor's Office: (+1) (441) 292 3600

Fax:

(+1) (441) 295 3823

Office hours:

GMT:
Mon-Fri: 1245-1700 / 1815-2100

Local Time:
Mon-Fri: 0845-1300 / 1415-1700

Website: http://ukinbermuda.fco.gov.uk