Bermuda

BermudaBermuda also referred to as the Bermudas or the Somers Islesis a British overseasterritory in the North Atlantic Ocean, located off the east coast of the United States,

Flag of BermudaThe Flag of Bermuda was adopted on October 4, 1910. It is a British Red Ensign with theUnion Flag in the upper left corner, and the coat of arms of Bermuda in the lower right,

History-Pre-settlementBermuda was discovered in 1505 by Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez. It is mentionedin Legatio Babylonica, published in 1511 by historian Pedro Mártir de Anglería, and wasalso included on Spanish charts of that year.,

English SettlementFor the next century, the island is believed to have been visited frequently but notsettled. After the failure of the first two English colonies in Virginia, a more determinedeffort was initiated by King James I of England (James VI of Scotland).

John Smith wrote one of the first histories of Bermuda(in concert with Virginia and New England).

Company ColonyBecause of its limited land area, Bermuda has had difficulty with over-population. In thefirst two centuries of settlement it relied on steady human emigration to keep thepopulation manageable.

An old postcard

Canon atNational-Museum

War of IndependenceAmerican independence was to lead to tremendous changes for Bermuda. It had playedkey roles in settling new colonies, especially in the American South, and had used itsmerchant fleet and a web of expatriate Bermudian merchants to dominate trade througha number of American Atlantic Seaboard ports and the West Indies

Development-Early daysIn the early 20th century, as modern transport and communication systems developed,Bermuda became a popular destination for American, Canadian and British touristsarriving by sea.

Hamilton Harbour in the mid-1920s

EconomySince switching from the Bermudian pound in 1970, Bermuda's currency has been theBermudian dollar, which is pegged to the US dollar similar to Hong Kong. US notes andcoins are used interchangeably with Bermudian notes and coins within the islands formost practical purposes

$50 Bermudian banknote.

DemographicsBermuda's 2010 Census put Bermuda's population at 64,237,

CultureBermuda's culture is a mixture of the various sources of its population; Native American,Spanish-Caribbean, Irish, and Scots cultures were evident in the 17th century, thoughultimately eclipsed by the dominant Anglo-Saxon culture.,

GombeyThe Gombey is an iconic symbol of Bermuda, this folklife tradition reflecting the island’sblend of African, Native American, Caribbean and British cultures, incorporating themover time into a unique performance art full of colorful and intricate masquerade, danceand drumming.

ClimateBermuda has a subtropical climate, with hot and humid weather from spring through fall,but chilly daytime temps in the 60sF in wintertime, as well as wintertime lows of around42F

Sightseeing PlacesThere are surprisingly large number of excellent sightseeing places in this 21-square miletiny island!

Maritime MuseumLong before European settlement in the Americas,

Bermuda AquariumCenterpieced by a 140,000 gallon replica coral reef

Crystal and Fantasy CavesThe Crystal & Fantasy Caves are Bermuda's top visitor attraction for some veryspectacular reasons. Deep, clear underground pools of azure blue water. Incredibleformations of every size and shape imaginable.,

Spittal Pond Spittal Pond Nature Reserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Bermuda

Cliffs near Spittal Pond

Underwater ExplorationThe exhibits are designed to leave you with a new understanding and appreciation of theworld's oceans, their beauty and power, their diversity in plant and animal life and theirimportance to the very survival of our planet.

Gibbs Hill LighthouseOne of the oldest cast iron structures in the world. First lit on May 1st 1846. You canclimb its 180 steps to the observation deck surrounding the lamp, which offersspectacular views of the island and the waters around. There is a Tea Room at its baseoffering drinks and light fare.

Horseshoe Bay BeachHorseshoe Bay is perhaps the most famous beach in Bermuda. It has been rated the #8beach in the world. A very popular tourist spot, it lies on the main island's south (AtlanticOcean) coast, in the parish of Southampton.

Elbow BeachAnother beautiful pink sand beach between Coral Beach, Elbow Beach and Coco Reefhotels.

Shelly BayLots of shallow water and a large playground make this great choice for families withsmall kids. Not far from Flatts Village and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.Restrooms, beach rentals, food concession.

Snorkel ParkA limestone tunnel through the keep's wall puts you on the beachfront for snorkeling orwater sports. This is often a popular stop for passengers coming off the cruise ships andreluctant to leave the Dockyard area.

GolfBermuda has many golf courses and driving ranges spread out along its length.

St. George Golf Course, St. George Parish, north of the Town of St. George.Tuckers Point Golf Course / Mid Ocean Golf Course, St. George Parish, near Tucker'sTown.Ocean View Golf Course, Devonshire Parish on northern shore.Horizons Golf Course, Paget Parish south-west. (9 holes)Belmont Hills Golf Course, Warwick Parish east.Riddell's Bay Golf and Country Club, Warwick Parish west.Fairmount Southampton Princess Golf Course, Southampton Parish east.Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton Parish west.Bermuda Golf Academy and Driving Range, Southampton Parish west.

Golf

Port Royal Golf Course

Elbow Beach Golf Course

Bermuda FortsBermuda has many examples of large fortifications and smaller batteries spreadthroughout the island which were built between 1612 after first settlement and manneduntil 1957. For its small size the island had approximately 100 fortifications built.

Fort St. Catherine

St. David's BatterySt. David's Battery, also known as the Examination Battery, was a fixed battery of rifledbreech-loader (RBL) artillery guns, built and manned by the Royal Garrison Artillery andthe Royal Engineers, and their part-time reserves

Victoria ParkVictoria Park is centrally located in the city of Hamilton, Bermuda (Hamilton is also thecapital of Bermuda). It is a public park that is opened daily to the public during daylighthours

Foods in BermudaBay grape jelly.

Cassava pie

Beautiful Bermuda

Cliff Jumping

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Beautiful Beaches

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Colorful Houses in Bermuda

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