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Bermuda Geography
Bermuda Geography: A summary of information about Bermuda Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Bermuda: Geography
Location
North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina (US)
Geographic coordinates
32 20 N, 64 45 W
Map references
North America
Area
total: 58.8 sq km land: 58.8 sq km water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative
about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
103 km
Maritime claims
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 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: 6% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 0% forests and woodland: 0% other: 94% (55% developed, 39% rural/open space) (1997 est.)
Irrigated land
NA sq km
Natural hazards
hurricanes (June to November)
Environment - current issues
asbestos disposal; water pollution; preservation of open space
Geography - note
consists of about 360 small coral islands with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land, reclaimed and otherwise, was leased by US Government from 1941 to 1995
