Bermuda
Whither the Fates carry (us)
About Bermuda
Bermuda is a group of islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 1,000 kilometres east of the United States coast. The territory is made up of more than 100 small islands connected by bridges and surrounded by coral reefs. Bermuda’s landscape features rolling hills, limestone formations, and pink sandy beaches.
About Bermuda
Key facts
Date of Membership in CARICOM: 2 Jul 2003
Also Known as:NA
Status of Independence:Independent
Area: 53.3 km2 (21 miles2)
Capital City: Hamilton
Population: 64,395 (2009 est.)
Currency: Bermudan dollar (BMD)
Highest National Award: NIL
Economy
GDP Growth: 4.6%.
GNI: 6,899 USm$
GNI PC: US$106,140
Key dates in history
1503 First discovered by Juan de Bermudez, the Spanish mariner
1609 Claimed in England’s name by Sir George Somers
1963 Birth of PLP
1968 Island granted internal self government
Key Dates in History
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1609
English settlement begins in Bermuda.
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1968
Bermuda adopts new constitution.
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2003
Becomes Associate Member of CARICOM.
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2005
Expands regional financial cooperation dialogue
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2010
Advances hurricane preparedness cooperation.
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2015
Participates in regional climate resilience discussions.
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2017
Strengthens regional disaster response collaboration.
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2020
Coordinates pandemic response with Caribbean partners.
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2022
Expands regional tourism and aviation engagement.
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2024
Continues participation in CARICOM functional cooperation.