FACTS

Location: North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US)

Area (only Total) total: 53.3 sq km

Climate: subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter

Terrain: low hills separated by fertile depressions

Population: 66,536 (July 2008 est.)

Main Language (only first): English

Government type: parliamentary; self-governing territory

Capital (Name) Hamilton

Capital (Time Difference) UTC+4

Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK)

National holiday: Bermuda Day, 24 May