Bermuda Population: 64,935 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Hamilton [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Bermuda
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. A referendum on independence was soundly defeated in 1995.

The Bermudian Flag 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.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Bermuda. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 0.68% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 75.54 yrs - Male     • 79.7 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 56,000 (2002) Televisions:     • 66,000 (1997) Radios:     • 82,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .bm Did you know ... People from Bermuda are called Bermudians