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• Bermuda is located a little over 1,000 miles from Miami, Florida in the Caribbean. There are actually about 138 islands that make up Bermuda, leaving the popular idea that it's only one island untrue. The capital and only city is Hamilton, although many events and attractions are located outside of this city. Like many islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda is popular tourist destination because of it's nice weather, warm waters and sandy beaches.

• Fast Facts

  1. Capital: Hamilton
  2. Government Type: ParliamentaryCIA: Bermuda
  3. Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
  4. Language spoken: English, Portugese
  5. Population: 66,536 (July 2008)CIA: Bermuda
  6. Currency: Bermudian dollar (BMD)
  7. Currency Code: BMD
  8. Country code: 441
  9. Time zone: AST
  10. Legal System: English Law
  11. Bermuda Day: May 24

• Attractions

  One of the most visited sites in Bermuda is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. George. It's the oldest, and still maintained historic British settlement and is full of cobble-stones streets and historic architecture. As well as the historic value and influence that St. George has, there are also many areas around the town that are useful for scuba divers to explore. There are many underwater wreck sites available for viewing, as well as coral reefs and clear waters.

• Family-Friendly Activity

  The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo offers a wonderful experience for the whole family. They have many programs available, such as camps, events, tours, story-telling and "Nature Encounters" for children. There are over 200 species of fish in a 140,000 gallon "North Rock Exhibit" and 300 birds, reptiles and mammals on display for education and show. Admission rates are low and children under five get in free.

• Mahalo Suggests

  When planning your trip, please see the pages on Bermuda Hotels, Bermuda Restaurants and Bermuda Tours.

• Related Mahalo Pages

  Bermuda | Bermuda Hotels | Bermuda Restaurants | Bermuda Tours | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Caribbean Sea

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