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
Map references:
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:
total: 0 km
border countries: NA
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
Natural hazards:
Hurricanes (June to November)
Environment - current issues:
Asbestos disposal; water pollution; preservation of open space; sustainable development
Environment - international agreements:
party to: NA
signed, but not ratified: NA
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 |
