Bermuda

Bermuda (adjective Bermudian) is an internally self-governing island Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, situated in the Atlantic Ocean. It has become one of the world's most important offshore financial centres. As a center for tourism, Bermuda contains some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, providing nice opportunities for sunbathing. See Economy of Bermuda. Bermuda is often referred to as a tax haven or corporate haven. The United Nations Committee on Decolonization includes Bermuda on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories.{{ref|UN_decolonisation}}

Famous residents

Bermudians of note:

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• Clarence Hill (Boxing - Olympic Bronze Medal Winner)
• Clarence "Nicky" Saunders (High Jump - Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winner)
• Johnny Barnes
• Clyde Best
• Heather Nova
• Gina Swainson (former Miss World 1979-1980)
• Sean Goater (Former Manchester City striker)

Famous Residents - Current and Past

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• Mark Twain
• Georgia O'Keefe
• Ross Perot
• Silvio Berlusconi Italian Prime Minister
• Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
• David Bowie and Iman
• Twiggy
• Patrick Rafter
• Sir William Stephenson (Famous WWll Canadian Spymaster "Intrepid")
• Ian Fleming creator of James Bond
• Frederick Buechner (as a child)