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Description Bermuda by rbd.me
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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.
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Location
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North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US)
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Area - comparative
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about one-third the size of Washington, DC
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Natural resources Bermuda
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low hills separated by fertile depressions
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Population Bermuda
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68,268 (July 2010 est.)
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Religions Bermuda
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Anglican 23%, Roman Catholic 15%, African Methodist Episcopal 11%, other Protestant 18%, other 12%, unaffiliated 6%, unspecified 1%, none 14% (2000 census)
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Languages
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English (official), Portuguese
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Education Bermuda expenditures
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1.2% of GDP (2006)
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Government Bermuda type
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overseas territory of the UK
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Independence
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9 parishes and 2 municipalities*; Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint George's, Sandys, Smith's, Southampton, Warwick
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Bermuda Economy - overview
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none (overseas territory of the UK)
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Investment Bermuda
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19% (2000)
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Industries Bermuda
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0 kWh (2008 est.)
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Airports Bermuda
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defense is the responsibility of the UK
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