Bermuda
- Vicinity: 1030 km (640 mi) E of the USA mainland
Place | Type | AsNotedIn | Area |
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Place | Type | AsNotedIn | Area |
St George | Town | ||
Tucker's Town | Hamlet |
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North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US) - The World Factbook
Particulars for Bermuda: | |
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Locale Type | British Overseas Territory |
Theme | AsNotedIn |
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Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications |
Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. Tourism to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times. Tourism continues to be important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. Bermuda has also developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. A referendum on independence from the UK was soundly defeated in 1995. - The World Factbook
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