
Bermuda
Territory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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About Bermuda.
Pink Sands and Turquoise Bays
Bermuda's signature pink sand beaches are no myth. Crushed coral and shells tint the shoreline a delicate rose, framing water so clear and blue it barely looks real. Horseshoe Bay is the undisputed star, a sweeping arc of colour that draws swimmers and sunbathers year-round, but quieter coves and hidden alcoves reward anyone who wanders a little further along the South Shore.
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Shipwrecks, Reefs and the Deep Blue
Bermuda sits at the northernmost point of coral reef formation in the Atlantic, creating an underwater world of extraordinary variety. Centuries of maritime misfortune have left more than 300 shipwrecks in shallow reachable water, making this one of the finest wreck diving destinations on the planet. Snorkellers can explore historic hulls just metres below the surface, while deeper dives reveal dramatic walls teeming with parrotfish, rays and sea turtles.
Pastel Villages and a Proud History
The Town of St. George is one of the oldest continuously inhabited English settlements in the New World, and its perfectly preserved streets and fortifications earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000. Wander past candy-coloured limestone cottages, duck into a 17th-century church, or climb to Fort St. Catherine for sweeping views across the East End. Meanwhile, the capital Hamilton hums with cosmopolitan energy, boutique shopping, and some of the best restaurants in the Atlantic.
Watch: Bermuda in Motion
Whether it is the thrill of offshore sailing races, the gentle pace of a ferry crossing between parishes, or the spectacle of Gombey dancers moving to hypnotic drumbeats, Bermuda rewards those who slow down and look closely. No cars for hire, no sprawling resorts eating up the coastline. Just 21 square miles of extraordinary islands, cycling trails, golf courses, and a genuine warmth that has made this place feel like home to visitors for centuries.
Official name
- Bermuda (English)
Region
- Caribbean
Continent
- North America
Total population
63,779
2016 data
Capital
- Hamilton
Currency
- Bermudian Dollar (BMD · BM$)
Driving side
- left side of the road
Electricity
Language
English
Official in practice · ISO 639-3: eng
Current time and time zone
Atlantic TimeAST
Atlantic/Bermuda · Standard AST, daylight ADT
Largest city
- Hamilton · 854
2016 data
Busiest airport
- L.F. Wade International AirportBDA · 402,925 annual passenger movements
2016 data