| Geography | Bermuda |
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Location:
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North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US) |
Geographic coordinates:
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32 20 N, 64 45 W |
Map references:
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North America |
Area:
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total: 53.3 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
Area - comparative:
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about one-third the size of Washington, DC |
Land boundaries:
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0 km |
Coastline:
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103 km |
Maritime claims:
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territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm |
Climate:
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subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter |
Terrain:
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low hills separated by fertile depressions |
Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Town Hill 76 m |
Natural resources:
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limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism |
Land use:
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arable land: 20%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 80% (55% developed, 45% rural/open space) (2005) |
Irrigated land:
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NA |
Total renewable water resources:
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void |
Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural):
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void |
Natural hazards:
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hurricanes (June to November) |
Environment - current issues:
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sustainable development |
Environment - international agreements:
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void |
Geography - note:
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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 |
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