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Bermuda,
a British overseas territory, is 893 miles (1437 km) east of
Charleston, South Carolina. It
was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English settlers as they
ventured across the Atlantic Ocean to the new Virginia Colony.
Located some 570
miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, this tropical
paradise is only a 1 ¾ hour flight from New York and 7 hours from
London. A British colony with a land area of 21 square miles,
Bermuda was first settled in 1609. Well known as an exclusive
tourist destination, the island has also established itself as a
leading center for international business. This affords Bermuda
the ability to have a sophisticated infrastructure, educated
workforce, and all the supporting businesses such as restaurants
and shops that help give Bermuda one of the highest standards of
living in the world. With a year round mild climate,
activities such as golf, swimming,
diving and tennis can be enjoyed throughout the year.
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Map of Bermuda, copyright GraphicMaps.com
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Bermuda, a British overseas territory, was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English settlers as they
ventured across the Atlantic Ocean to the new Virginia Colony.
Famed for Bermuda Shorts, the original Bermuda Onion, and of
course the Bermuda Triangle,
this island's tourism has grown significantly over the last 50
years.
International
business and finance, and light manufacturing are the other
industries of note.
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View of a cove at South Hampton Beach in Bermuda
Image
used with permission
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Official
Name Bermuda
