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}}

Geography

Bermuda is located roughly 580 miles (933 kilometers) off the coast of North Carolina, U.S.A., in the North Atlantic Ocean. (See map.) There are two incorporated municipalities in Bermuda; the City of Hamilton, and the Town of St George. There are also a number of localities which are sometimes termed villages, among them Flatts and Somerset.

Related Topics:
North Carolina - Incorporated - Municipalities - Hamilton - St George - Village

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• Flora and fauna in Bermuda