Bermuda or Bermuda Islands, island group, self-governing
dependency of United Kingdom, in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Cape Hatteras,
North Carolina. The group consists of approximately 150 small islands, islets,
and rocks, of which about 20 are inhabited.
Only six islands are of importance: Bermuda, also called Great
Bermuda and Main Island, which is the largest (23 km/14 mi in length); Somerset;
Ireland; Saint George's; Saint Davids; and Boaz. Hamilton is the capital, chief
port, and largest city (1990 population estimate, 1,000) in Bermuda. The total
area of the Bermuda Islands is 53 sq km (20 sq mi).
Hamilton, Bermuda Tourism leads the economy of Hamilton, the capital and chief
port of Bermuda. Founded by British colonists in 1790, the city attracts
visitors to its warm climate, bright blue waters, and charming pastel-colored
buildings. This view shows the city at the edge of Hamilton Harbor, along the
central coast of Bermuda Island.
