The island of Bermuda melds its strong English and Caribbean influences to produce a unique ambiance. Where else will you find Bermuda shorts as business attire, bewigged judges and afternoon teas juxtaposed with Goombay dancers, rum swizzles and steel bands?
Far north of the Caribbean, Bermuda still enjoys a subtropical climate, which means the weather may be chilly in winter but is free of ice and snow due to the warming effect of the Gulf Stream that passes nearby. Rain falls fairly evenly throughout the year.
Bermuda's population is 55 percent African descent, 35 percent Caucasian, 6 percent mixed and 4 percent other. English is the official language.
Visitors are not permitted to rent or drive cars in Bermuda, but may rent motor scooters. The road network is narrow and winding, but distances are short and speeds are low. Buses and taxis are also available at reasonable prices.
The communications infrastructure in Bermuda is modern, with international direct dialing available.
Bermuda is a parliamentary British overseas territory with internal self-government. The chief of state is the British monarch, represented by the governor. The head of government is the premier. There is a parliament.
With one of the highest per-capita incomes in the world, Bermuda provides financial services to international corporations and luxury tourist facilities primarily used by North Americans. With very little arable land, Bermuda imports 80 percent of its food. Prices in Bermuda are high.
The crime rate in Bermuda is quite low, but travelers have been victims of theft.
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