Bermuda
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Introduction - Bermuda: | Location - Bermuda: | Location | North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US) | | Geographic coordinates | 32 20 N, 64 45 W | | Map references | North America | | Area | total: 53.3 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km | | Area comparative | about one-third the size of Washington, DC | | Land boundaries | 0 km | | Coastline | 103 km | | Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm | | Climate | subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter | | Terrain | low hills separated by fertile depressions | | Elevation extremes | lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Town Hill 76 m | | Natural resources | limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism | | Land use | arable land: 20%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 80% (55% developed, 45% rural/open space) (2005) | | Irrigated land | NA | | Natural hazards | hurricanes (June to November) | | Environment current issues | sustainable development | | Geography note | consists of about 138 coral islands and islets with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land was leased by US Government from 1941 to 1995 | |
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This page was last updated on 16 September, 2007 Source: CIA >>> |