Bermuda
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Capital
Hamilton
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Local time
6:37
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Population
65 365
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-441
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Currency
$ BMD (dollar)
Bermuda
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Capital
Hamilton
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Local time
6:37
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Population
65 365
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-441
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Currency
$ BMD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 4 250
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Petrol price
€ 1.94 pl
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Precipitation
600mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
54 km2
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Protected Area
6%
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Forest Area
20%
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Agricultural area
6%
Population
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Languages
English
Portuguese
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Murders
7 per 100k
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Diabetes
13.1%
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Tuberculosis
0 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
international business, tourism, light manufacturing
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Agriculture
bananas, vegetables, citrus, flowers, dairy products, honey
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Natural Resources
limestone, pleasant climate
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Natural Resources
limestone, pleasant climate
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Renewable Energy
2%
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CO2 Emissions
576kt
What not to do when visiting Bermuda
Bermuda Don't wear flip-flops on coastal trails - better wear sturdy shoes to prevent injury from boulders and rocks.
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Bermuda Don't touch the "Portuguese Man of War" (jellyfish) - they look nice, but even a small contact with them can be very dangerous and can be fatal in some cases.
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Bermuda Don't drink alcohol in public outside of licensed premise - it's prohibited.
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Did you know?
Bermuda consists of a chain of some 180 coral islands and islets lying 1,046 km off the coast of Cape Hatteras. The seven largest islands are connected by the bridges and one causeway to form the principal mainland.
Bermuda Don't wear beachwear outside of the beach.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Bermuda Don't necessary try to rent a car - it's technically illegal to operate a car without Bermudan driver's licence. However, 50cc scooters are available for public hire. The national speed limit for scooters is 35 kph (22 mph).
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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Bermuda Don't enter Bermuda with a firearm, bladed instruments, an ammunition magazine or any ammunition - it's illegal. Pepper sprays and stun guns are also illegal.
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Bermuda Don't forget the primary tourist season takes place from April to November - it may result in increased traffic and longer queues.
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Bermuda Don't forget hurricane season takes place between June and November.
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Bermuda Don't be surprised to see many British social conventions and feel attire is fairly formal too.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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