Bermuda Island
Situated 600 miles off the coast of the United States, Bermuda Island is a territory of the United Kingdom located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has an alias of The Somers Isles since it was here the ship of English Sir George Somers, called the Sea Ventures, was shipwrecked. That explains why most of its beaches are named after its crews.
The Bermuda Island is ordinarily referred to as only one land, but in fact it consists of 138 smaller islands surrounded by water. Bermuda is a small island with a total area of 58.8 square kilometers (27.7 square miles). Amidst its size, it has an abundant and beautiful environment that has been the reason behind their rich economy. Thousands of tourists all over the world visit each year to discover its natural beauty.
Hamilton as capital of Bermuda Island is at the same time the largest metropolis. The official language is English even if the majority of the population are of the black race. The government is presently ruled by Queen Elizabeth II who has an executive authority exercised through the governor, Sir John Vereker. He was not voted by the common public but appointed by Her Majesty on the advice of the British authorities. United Kingdom has full responsibility and authority over any changes in the constitution.
On June 1 of 1967, the Constitution of Bermuda Island amassed strong power and was then amended in 1989. The head in all of its administrative affairs is the premier. Currently, Alex Scott is the one in position who has the right to nominate his own cabinet with the approval of the governor. Its legislative branch is comprised of bicameral parliament. The senate automatically is the Upper House that has 11 members. The Lower House is the assembly with 36 members democratically elected to serve a term of 5 years.
Being under the United Kingdom, Bermuda's defense is taken care of by the said country and not by Bermuda's own government. However, setting aside the fact, it was known long before that Bermuda is accountable for maintaining militia for the protection of the colony. Bermuda became the primary Royal Navy headquarter and dockyard in the Western Atlantic prior to their independence from the United States.
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... James in 1612 to include them in the Charter of the Virginia Company. This led to the discovery of St. George, the oldest inhabited English-speaking settlement in the Western Hemisphere. The seven years that followed was a struggle. Bermuda was trying to put up a profitable economy. Representative government ...
... conceptualized some funny Bermuda Triangle theory. Although some others have turned to science for a more believable explanation, others stick to legends and stories of "the other kind". The longest-running Bermuda Triangle theory is the so-called paranormal existence. The increasing number of ship and ...
... Boston, Philadelphia, and Charleston. New York to Bermuda eight-day cruises visit St. Thomas, Tortola, and Bermuda from May to September, seven-day cruises leave New York June to October. Seven-day Bermuda Cruise vacations from Charleston leaves in October and November. Seven-day Bermuda cruise vacations ...
... For the aquatic enthusiasts, they have water sports service for any deep or shallow entertainment such as surfing, diving, skiing, kayaking and snorkeling. If you are in for some excursion around the town, they have a concierge service that will make ready all arrangements. There is a trip to the Gibbs ...
FACTS ABOUT THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE
... available anywhere that defines the boundaries of the Bermuda Triangle. There are general area maps however, available through the Distribution Control Department, U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office in Washington, D.C. * The area of the Bermuda Triangle, basing on the dimensions between the area of the apexes ...