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 Western Sahara (2005)Bermuda (2001)
 Western SaharaBermuda
Administrative divisions none (under de facto control of Morocco) 9 parishes and 2 municipalities*; Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint Georges, Sandys, Smiths, Southampton, Warwick
Age structure 0-14 years: NA


15-64 years: NA


65 years and over: NA		 0-14 years:
19.4% (male 6,091; female 6,230)

15-64 years:
69.43% (male 21,783; female 22,309)

65 years and over:
11.17% (male 3,073; female 4,017) (2001 est.)
Agriculture - products fruits and vegetables (grown in the few oases); camels, sheep, goats (kept by nomads) bananas, vegetables, citrus, flowers; dairy products
Airports 11 (2004 est.) 1 (2000 est.)
Airports - with paved runways total: 3


2,438 to 3,047 m: 3 (2004 est.)		 total:
1

2,438 to 3,047 m:
1 (2000 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways total: 8


1,524 to 2,437 m: 1


914 to 1,523 m: 4


under 914 m: 3 (2004 est.)		 -
Area total: 266,000 sq km


land: 266,000 sq km


water: 0 sq km		 total:
58.8 sq km

land:
58.8 sq km

water:
0 sq km
Area - comparative about the size of Colorado about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC
Background Morocco virtually annexed the northern two-thirds of Western Sahara (formerly Spanish Sahara) in 1976, and the rest of the territory in 1979, following Mauritania's withdrawal. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front contesting Rabat's sovereignty ended in a 1991 UN-brokered cease-fire; a UN-organized referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed. 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. Bermuda has developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. A referendum on independence was soundly defeated in 1995.
Birth rate NA births/1,000 population 12.16 births/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Budget revenues: NA


expenditures: NA, including capital expenditures of NA		 revenues:
$504.6 million

expenditures:
$537 million, including capital expenditures of $75 million (FY97/98)
Capital none Hamilton
Climate hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter
Coastline 1,110 km 103 km
Constitution - 8 June 1968, amended 1989
Country name conventional long form: none


conventional short form: Western Sahara


former: Spanish Sahara		 conventional long form:
none

conventional short form:
Bermuda

former:
Somers Islands
Currency - Bermudian dollar (BMD)
Death rate NA deaths/1,000 population 7.42 deaths/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Debt - external NA $NA
Dependency status - overseas territory of the UK
Diplomatic representation from the US none chief of mission:
Consul General Lawrence D. OWEN

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

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

telephone:
[1] (441) 295-1342

FAX:
[1] (441) 295-1592
Diplomatic representation in the US none none (overseas territory of the UK)
Disputes - international Morocco claims and administers Western Sahara, whose sovereignty remains unresolved - UN-administered cease-fire has remained in effect since September 1991, administered by the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), but attempts to hold a referendum have failed and parties thus far have rejected all brokered proposals none
Economic aid - recipient NA $27.9 million (1995)
Economy - overview Western Sahara depends on pastoral nomadism, fishing, and phosphate mining as the principal sources of income for the population. The territory lacks sufficient rainfall for sustainable agricultural production, and most of the food for the urban population must be imported. All trade and other economic activities are controlled by the Moroccan Government. Moroccan energy interests in 2001 signed contracts to explore for oil off the coast of Western Sahara, which has angered the Polisario. Incomes and standards of living in Western Sahara are substantially below the Moroccan level. Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, having successfully exploited its location by providing financial services for international firms and luxury tourist facilities for 360,000 visitors annually. The tourist industry, which accounts for an estimated 28% of GDP, attracts 84% of its business from North America. The industrial sector is small, and agriculture is severely limited by a lack of suitable land. About 80% of food needs are imported. International business contributes over 60% of Bermuda's economic output; a failed independence vote in late 1995 can be partially attributed to Bermudian fears of scaring away foreign firms. Government economic priorities are the further strengthening of the tourist and international financial sectors.
Electricity - consumption 83.7 million kWh (2002) 511.5 million kWh (1999)
Electricity - exports 0 kWh (2002) 0 kWh (1999)
Electricity - imports 0 kWh (2002) 0 kWh (1999)
Electricity - production 90 million kWh (2002) 550 million kWh (1999)
Electricity - production by source - fossil fuel:
100%

hydro:
0%

nuclear:
0%

other:
0% (1999)
Elevation extremes lowest point: Sebjet Tah -55 m


highest point: unnamed location 463 m		 lowest point:
Atlantic Ocean 0 m

highest point:
Town Hill 76 m
Environment - current issues sparse water and lack of arable land asbestos disposal; water pollution; preservation of open space
Environment - international agreements party to: none of the selected agreements


signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements		 -
Ethnic groups Arab, Berber black 58%, white 36%, other 6%
Exchange rates Moroccan dirhams per US dollar - 8.868 (2004), 9.5744 (2003), 11.0206 (2002), 11.303 (2001), 10.6256 (2000) Bermudian dollar per US dollar - 1.0000 (fixed rate pegged to the US dollar)
Executive branch none chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Thorold MASEFIELD (since NA June 1997)

head of government:
Premier Jennifer SMITH (since 10 November 1998)

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

elections:
none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; governor invites leader of largest party in Parliament to form a government as premier
Exports NA $56 million (2000 est.)
Exports - commodities phosphates 62% reexports of pharmaceuticals
Exports - partners Morocco claims and administers Western Sahara, so trade partners are included in overall Moroccan accounts UK 29.5%, US 9.8% (1997)
Fiscal year calendar year 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
GDP - purchasing power parity - $2.1 billion (2000 est.)
GDP - composition by sector agriculture: NA


industry: NA


services: 40% (1996 est.)		 agriculture:
1%

industry:
10%

services:
89% (1995 est.)
GDP - per capita purchasing power parity - NA purchasing power parity - $33,000 (2000 est.)
GDP - real growth rate NA 1.5% (2000 est.)
Geographic coordinates 24 30 N, 13 00 W 32 20 N, 64 45 W
Geography - note the waters off the coast are particularly rich fishing areas consists of about 360 small coral islands with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land, reclaimed and otherwise, was leased by US Government from 1941 to 1995
Highways total: 6,200 km


paved: 1,350 km


unpaved: 4,850 km (1991 est)		 total:
225 km

paved:
225 km

unpaved:
0 km

note:
in addition, there are 232 km of paved and unpaved roads that are privately owned (1997)
Household income or consumption by percentage share lowest 10%: NA


highest 10%: NA		 lowest 10%:
NA%

highest 10%:
NA%
Imports NA $739 million (2000 est.)
Imports - commodities fuel for fishing fleet, foodstuffs machinery and transport equipment, construction materials, chemicals, food and live animals
Imports - partners Morocco claims and administers Western Sahara, so trade partners are included in overall Moroccan accounts US 34%, UK 9%, Mexico 8% (1997)
Independence - none (overseas territory of the UK)
Industrial production growth rate NA NA%
Industries phosphate mining, handicrafts tourism, finance, insurance, structural concrete products, paints, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, ship repairing
Infant mortality rate total: NA


male: NA


female: NA		 9.55 deaths/1,000 live births (2001 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) NA 2.7% (2000 est.)
International organization participation none Caricom (observer), CCC, ICFTU, Interpol (subbureau), IOC
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) - 20 (2000)
Irrigated land NA sq km NA sq km
Judicial branch - Supreme Court; Court of Appeal; Magistrate Courts
Labor force 12,000 35,296 (1997)
Labor force - by occupation animal husbandry and subsistence farming 50% clerical 23%, services 22%, laborers 17%, professional and technical 17%, administrative and managerial 12%, sales 7%, agriculture and fishing 2% (1996)
Land boundaries total: 2,046 km


border countries: Algeria 42 km, Mauritania 1,561 km, Morocco 443 km		 0 km
Land use arable land: 0.02%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 99.98% (2001)		 arable land:
6%

permanent crops:
0%

permanent pastures:
0%

forests and woodland:
0%

other:
94% (55% developed, 39% rural/open space) (1997 est.)
Languages Hassaniya Arabic, Moroccan Arabic English (official), Portuguese
Legal system - English law
Legislative branch - bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (an 11-member body appointed by the governor) and the House of Assembly (40 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)

elections:
last held 9 November 1998 (next to be held NA November 2003)

election results:
percent of vote by party - PLP 54%, UBP 44%, NLP 1%, independents 1%; seats by party - PLP 26, UBP 14
Life expectancy at birth total population: NA years


male: NA years


female: NA years		 total population:
77.12 years

male:
75.04 years

female:
79.06 years (2001 est.)
Literacy definition: NA


total population: NA%


male: NA%


female: NA%		 definition:
age 15 and over can read and write

total population:
98%

male:
98%

female:
99% (1970 est.)
Location Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Mauritania and Morocco North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina (US)
Map references Africa North America
Maritime claims contingent upon resolution of sovereignty issue exclusive fishing zone:
200 NM

territorial sea:
12 NM
Merchant marine - total:
105 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 5,836,538 GRT/9,728,045 DWT

ships by type:
bulk 27, cargo 4, container 15, liquefied gas 7, passenger 2, petroleum tanker 23, refrigerated cargo 16, roll on/roll off 8, short-sea passenger 3

note:
includes some foreign-owned ships registered here as a flag of convenience: Canada 10, Hong Kong 10, Japan 1, Nigeria 4, Saudi Arabia 1, Sweden 3, Switzerland 2, UK 10, US 7 (2000 est.)
Military - note - defense is the responsibility of the UK
Military branches - Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Force, Bermuda Reserve Constabulary
Military expenditures - dollar figure - $NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP - NA%
National holiday - Bermuda Day, 24 May
Nationality noun: Sahrawi(s), Sahraoui(s)


adjective: Sahrawi, Sahrawian, Sahraouian		 noun:
Bermudian(s)

adjective:
Bermudian
Natural hazards hot, dry, dust/sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility hurricanes (June to November)
Natural resources phosphates, iron ore limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism
Net migration rate - 2.66 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Political parties and leaders - National Liberal Party or NLP [Dessaline WALDRON]; Progressive Labor Party or PLP [Jennifer SMITH]; United Bermuda Party or UBP [Pamela GORDON]
Political pressure groups and leaders none Bermuda Industrial Union or BIU [Derrick BURGESS]; Bermuda Public Services Association or BPSA [Betty CHRISTOPHER]
Population 273,008 (July 2005 est.) 63,503 (July 2001 est.)
Population below poverty line NA NA%
Population growth rate NA 0.74% (2001 est.)
Ports and harbors Ad Dakhla, Cabo Bojador, Laayoune (El Aaiun) Hamilton, Saint George
Radio broadcast stations AM 2, FM 0, shortwave 0 (1998) AM 5, FM 3, shortwave 0 (1998)
Radios - 82,000 (1997)
Railways - 0 km
Religions Muslim non-Anglican Protestant 39%, Anglican 27%, Roman Catholic 15%, other 19%
Sex ratio NA at birth:
0.94 male(s)/female

under 15 years:
0.98 male(s)/female

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

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

total population:
0.95 male(s)/female (2001 est.)
Suffrage none; a UN-sponsored voter identification campaign not yet completed 18 years of age; universal
Telephone system general assessment: sparse and limited system


domestic: NA


international: country code - 212; tied into Morocco's system by microwave radio relay, tropospheric scatter, and satellite; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) linked to Rabat, Morocco		 general assessment:
NA

domestic:
modern, fully automatic telephone system

international:
3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)
Telephones - main lines in use about 2,000 (1999 est.) 52,000 (1997)
Telephones - mobile cellular 0 (1999) 7,980 (1996)
Television broadcast stations NA 3 (1997)
Terrain mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast low hills separated by fertile depressions
Total fertility rate NA children born/woman 1.81 children born/woman (2001 est.)
Unemployment rate NA NEGL% (1995)
Waterways - none
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