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 BermudaAnguilla
Administrative divisions 9 parishes and 2 municipalities*; Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint George's, Sandys, Smith's, Southampton, Warwick none (overseas territory of the UK)
Age structure 0-14 years: 18.6% (male 6,146/female 6,098)


15-64 years: 69.2% (male 22,562/female 22,954)


65 years and over: 12.2% (male 3,479/female 4,534) (2006 est.)
0-14 years:
25.55% (male 1,574; female 1,526)

15-64 years:
67.47% (male 4,200; female 3,985)

65 years and over:
6.98% (male 376; female 471) (2001 est.)
Agriculture - products bananas, vegetables, citrus, flowers; dairy products, honey small quantities of tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising
Airports 1 (2006) 3 (2000 est.)
Airports - with paved runways total: 1


2,438 to 3,047 m: 1 (2006)
total:
1

914 to 1,523 m:
1 (2000 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways - total:
2

under 914 m:
2 (2000 est.)
Area total: 53.3 sq km


land: 53.3 sq km


water: 0 sq km
total:
91 sq km

land:
91 sq km

water:
0 sq km
Area - comparative about one-third the size of Washington, DC about half the size of Washington, DC
Background 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 developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. Although a referendum on independence from the UK was soundly defeated in 1995, the present government has reopened debate on the issue. Colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650, Anguilla was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated into a single British dependency along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980 with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency.
Birth rate 11.4 births/1,000 population (2006 est.) 15.17 births/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Budget revenues: $738 million


expenditures: $665 million (FY04/05)
revenues:
$20.4 million

expenditures:
$23.3 million, including capital expenditures of $3.8 million (1997 est.)
Capital name: Hamilton


geographic coordinates: 32 17 N, 64 46 W


time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)


daylight saving time: +1hr, begins first Sunday in April; ends last Sunday in October
The Valley
Climate subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds
Coastline 103 km 61 km
Constitution 8 June 1968; amended 1989 and 2003 Anguilla Constitutional Order 1 April 1982; amended 1990
Country name conventional long form: none


conventional short form: Bermuda


former: Somers Islands
conventional long form:
none

conventional short form:
Anguilla
Currency - East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Death rate 7.74 deaths/1,000 population (2006 est.) 5.61 deaths/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Debt - external $160 million (FY99/00) $8.8 million (1998)
Dependency status overseas territory of the UK overseas territory of the UK
Diplomatic representation from the US chief of mission: Consul General Gregory W. SLAYTON


consulate(s) general: Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire DVO3


mailing address: P. O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; American Consulate General Hamilton, US Department of State, 5300 Hamilton Place, Washington, DC 20520-5300


telephone: [1] (441) 295-1342


FAX: [1] (441) 295-1592, [1] (441) 296-9233
none (overseas territory of the UK)
Diplomatic representation in the US none (overseas territory of the UK) none (overseas territory of the UK)
Disputes - international none none
Economic aid - recipient $NA $3.5 million (1995)
Economy - overview Bermuda enjoys the highest per capita income in the world, more than 50% higher than that of the US. Its economy is primarily based on providing financial services for international business and luxury facilities for tourists. A number of reinsurance companies relocated to the island following 11 September 2001 and again after Hurricane Katrina, contributing to the expansion of an already robust international business sector. Bermuda's tourism industry - which derives over 80% of its visitors from the US - continues to struggle but remains the island's number two industry. Most capital equipment and food must be imported. Bermuda's industrial sector is small, although construction continues to be important; the average cost of a house in June 2003 had risen to $976,000. Agriculture is limited with only 20% of the land being arable. Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. The economy, and especially the tourism sector, suffered a setback in late 1995 due to the effects of Hurricane Luis in September but recovered in 1996. Increased activity in the tourism industry, which has spurred the growth of the construction sector, has contributed to economic growth. Anguillan officials have put substantial effort into developing the offshore financial sector. A comprehensive package of financial services legislation was enacted in late 1994. In the medium term, prospects for the economy will depend on the tourism sector and, therefore, on continuing income growth in the industrialized nations as well as favorable weather conditions.
Electricity - consumption 616.7 million kWh (2005) NA kWh
Electricity - exports 0 kWh (2005) -
Electricity - imports 0 kWh (2005) -
Electricity - production 682.5 million kWh (2005) NA kWh
Electricity - production by source - fossil fuel:
NA%

hydro:
NA%

nuclear:
NA%

other:
NA%
Elevation extremes lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m


highest point: Town Hill 76 m
lowest point:
Caribbean Sea 0 m

highest point:
Crocus Hill 65 m
Environment - current issues sustainable development supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system
Ethnic groups black 54.8%, white 34.1%, mixed 6.4%, other races 4.3%, unspecified 0.4% (2000 census) black
Exchange rates Bermudian dollar per US dollar - 1.0000 (fixed rate pegged to the US dollar) East Caribbean dollars per US dollar - 2.7000 (fixed rate since 1976)
Executive branch chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Sir John VEREKER (since 11 April 2002)


head of government: Premier Ewart BROWN (since 30 October 2006); Deputy Premier Paula COX


cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor


elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed premier by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Peter JOHNSTON (since NA February 2000)

head of government:
Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)

cabinet:
Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly

elections:
none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister appointed by the governor from among the members of the House of Assembly
Exports 0 bbl/day NA bbl/day $4.5 million (1998)
Exports - commodities reexports of pharmaceuticals lobster, fish, livestock, salt
Exports - partners France 65.6%, Spain 11.7%, US 4.5% (2005) NA
Fiscal year 1 April - 31 March 1 April - 31 March
Flag description red, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (white and green shield with a red lion holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermuda in 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below
GDP - purchasing power parity - $96 million (1999 est.)
GDP - composition by sector agriculture: 1%


industry: 10%


services: 89% (2002 est.)
agriculture:
4%

industry:
18%

services:
78% (1997 est.)
GDP - per capita - purchasing power parity - $8,200 (1999 est.)
GDP - real growth rate 4.6% (2004 est.) 7% (1999 est.)
Geographic coordinates 32 20 N, 64 45 W 18 15 N, 63 10 W
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 -
Highways - total:
279 km

paved:
253 km

unpaved:
26 km (1998 est.)
Household income or consumption by percentage share lowest 10%: NA%


highest 10%: NA%
lowest 10%:
NA%

highest 10%:
NA%
Illicit drugs - transshipment point for South American narcotics destined for the US and Europe
Imports NA bbl/day $57.6 million (1998)
Imports - commodities clothing, fuels, machinery and transport equipment, construction materials, chemicals, food and live animals NA
Imports - partners Kazakhstan 51%, France 19%, South Korea 10.2%, US 7.6% (2005) NA
Independence none (overseas territory of the UK) none (overseas territory of the UK)
Industrial production growth rate NA% 3.1% (1997 est.)
Industries international business, tourism, light manufacturing tourism, boat building, offshore financial services
Infant mortality rate total: 8.3 deaths/1,000 live births


male: 9.85 deaths/1,000 live births


female: 6.73 deaths/1,000 live births (2006 est.)
24.56 deaths/1,000 live births (2001 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2.8% (November 2005) 2.5% (1998 est.)
International organization participation Caricom (associate), ICFTU, Interpol (subbureau), IOC, UPU, WCO Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), OECS (associate), ECLAC (associate)
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) - 16 (2000)
Irrigated land NA NA sq km
Judicial branch Supreme Court; Court of Appeal; Magistrate Courts High Court (judge provided by Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court)
Labor force 38,360 (2004) 4,400 (1992)
Labor force - by occupation agriculture and fishing 3%, laborers 17%, clerical 19%, professional and technical 21%, administrative and managerial 15%, sales 7%, services 19% (2004 est.) commerce 36%, services 29%, construction 18%, transportation and utilities 10%, manufacturing 3%, agriculture/fishing/forestry/mining 4%
Land boundaries 0 km 0 km
Land use arable land: 20%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 80% (55% developed, 45% rural/open space) (2005)
arable land:
0%

permanent crops:
0%

permanent pastures:
0%

forests and woodland:
0%

other:
100% (mostly rock with sparse scrub oak, few trees, some commercial salt ponds)
Languages English (official), Portuguese English (official)
Legal system English law based on English common law
Legislative branch bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (an 11-member body appointed by the governor, the premier, and the opposition) and the House of Assembly (36 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve up to five-year terms)


elections: last general election held 24 July 2003 (next to be held not later than July 2008)


election results: percent of vote by party - PLP 51.7%, UBP 48%; seats by party - PLP 22, UBP 14
unicameral House of Assembly (11 seats total, 7 elected by direct popular vote, 2 ex officio members and 2 appointed; members serve five-year terms)

elections:
last held 3 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2005)

election results:
percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - UF 4, AUM 2, independent 1
Life expectancy at birth total population: 77.96 years


male: 75.85 years


female: 80.1 years (2006 est.)
total population:
76.31 years

male:
73.41 years

female:
79.29 years (2001 est.)
Literacy definition: age 15 and over can read and write


total population: 98%


male: 98%


female: 99% (2005 est.)
definition:
age 12 and over can read and write

total population:
95%

male:
95%

female:
95% (1984 est.)
Location North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US) Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico
Map references North America Central America and the Caribbean
Maritime claims territorial sea: 12 nm


exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
exclusive fishing zone:
200 NM

territorial sea:
3 NM
Merchant marine total: 132 ships (1000 GRT or over) 7,873,728 GRT/8,688,692 DWT


by type: bulk carrier 25, cargo 1, container 24, liquefied gas 23, passenger 19, passenger/cargo 6, petroleum tanker 16, refrigerated cargo 13, roll on/roll off 5


foreign-owned: 116 (Australia 3, Belgium 4, France 1, Germany 21, Greece 2, Hong Kong 10, Indonesia 1, Ireland 1, Israel 3, Monaco 2, Nigeria 11, Norway 5, Sweden 14, Switzerland 2, UK 9, US 27)


registered in other countries: 6 (Liberia 1, Marshall Islands 4, Panama 1) (2006)
none (2000 est.)
Military - note defense is the responsibility of the UK defense is the responsibility of the UK
Military branches no regular military forces -
Military expenditures - dollar figure $4.03 million (2001) -
Military expenditures - percent of GDP 0.11% (FY00/01) -
National holiday Bermuda Day, 24 May Anguilla Day, 30 May
Nationality noun: Bermudian(s)


adjective: Bermudian
noun:
Anguillan(s)

adjective:
Anguillan
Natural hazards hurricanes (June to November) frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)
Natural resources limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism salt, fish, lobster
Net migration rate 2.4 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2006 est.) 17.23 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Political parties and leaders Progressive Labor Party or PLP [Ewart BROWN]; United Bermuda Party or UBP [Wayne FURBERT] Anguilla United Movement or AUM [Hubert HUGHES]; The United Front or UF [Osbourne FLEMMING, Victor BANKS], a coalition of the Anguilla Democratic Party or ADP and the Anguilla National Alliance or ANA
Political pressure groups and leaders Bermuda Employer's Union [Eddie SAINTS]; Bermuda Industrial Union or BIU [Derrick BURGESS]; Bermuda Public Services Union or BPSU [Ed BALL]; Bermuda Union of Teachers [Michael CHARLES] NA
Population 65,773 (July 2006 est.) 12,132 (July 2001 est.)
Population below poverty line 19% (2000) NA%
Population growth rate 0.61% (2006 est.) 2.68% (2001 est.)
Ports and harbors - Blowing Point, Road Bay
Radio broadcast stations AM 5, FM 3, shortwave 0 (2005) AM 5, FM 6, shortwave 1 (1998)
Radios - 3,000 (1997)
Railways - 0 km
Religions Anglican 23%, Roman Catholic 15%, African Methodist Episcopal 11%, other Protestant 18%, other 12%, unaffiliated 6%, unspecified 1%, none 14% (2000 census) Anglican 40%, Methodist 33%, Seventh-Day Adventist 7%, Baptist 5%, Roman Catholic 3%, other 12%
Sex ratio at birth: 1.02 male(s)/female


under 15 years: 1.01 male(s)/female


15-64 years: 0.98 male(s)/female


65 years and over: 0.77 male(s)/female


total population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2006 est.)
at birth:
1.03 male(s)/female

under 15 years:
1.03 male(s)/female

15-64 years:
1.05 male(s)/female

65 years and over:
0.8 male(s)/female

total population:
1.03 male(s)/female (2001 est.)
Suffrage 18 years of age; universal 18 years of age; universal
Telephone system general assessment: good


domestic: fully automatic digital telephone system; fiber optic trunk lines


international: country code - 1-441; submarine cables - 3 (fiber optic); satellite earth stations - 3 (2005)
general assessment:
NA

domestic:
modern internal telephone system

international:
microwave radio relay to island of Saint Martin (Guadeloupe and Netherlands Antilles)
Telephones - main lines in use 56,000 (2002) 5,000 (1997)
Telephones - mobile cellular 49,000 (2004) NA
Television broadcast stations 3 (2005) 1 (1997)
Terrain low hills separated by fertile depressions flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone
Total fertility rate 1.89 children born/woman (2006 est.) 1.79 children born/woman (2001 est.)
Unemployment rate 2.1% (2004 est.) 7% (1992 est.)
Waterways - none
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