Bermuda

Bermuda Geography

Location
North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US)

Geographic coordinates
32 20 N, 64 45 W

Area
total: 53.3 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km

Area - comparative
about one-third the size of Washington, DC

Land boundaries
0 km

Coastline
103 km

Maritime claims
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm

Climate
subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter

Terrain
low hills separated by fertile depressions

Elevation extremes
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Town Hill 76 m

Natural resources
limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism

Land use
arable land: 20%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 80% (55% developed, 45% rural/open space) (2001)

Irrigated land
NA sq km

Natural hazards
hurricanes (June to November)

Environment - current issues
asbestos disposal; water pollution; preservation of open space; sustainable development

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



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