Geography Of Bermuda

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 north_america 
Area
total: 53.3 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 53.3 sq km
 
Area comparative about one-third the size of Washington, DC
 
Land boundaries 0 km
 
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 sq km
 
Natural hazards hurricanes (June to November)
 
Environment - current issues asbestos disposal; water pollution; preservation of open space; sustainable development
 
Environment - international agreements  
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

 

 

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