Bermuda
Friday, 08 Sep 2006 15:34
Bermuda is an intriguing place, at once a place harking back to dandy-ish England, while taking in some Caribbean flavours. While it is comprised of around 140 islands, it is largely inhabited in the southern sector of the 'hook'. Bermuda is a haven for tourists with its pink beaches and leisurely way of life.
Capital – Hamilton
Major cities - Somerset and St George
Places of interest – South Shore Park, Horseshoe Bay and Cristobal Colon
Bermuda islands - Ireland Island, Boaz Island, Somerset, Main, St David's and St George's
Time Zone – GMT -4
Language – English (primary) and Portuguese. Learn the basics of Portuguese by visiting
www.bbc.co.uk
Bermuda currency - Bermuda uses Bermuda Dollars. BMD1 is worth about 57 pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see:
www.xe.com/ucc