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COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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Language: |
English (official), Portugese |
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Currency: | Bermudian Dollar (BMD) | ||||||
Predominant Religions: |
Anglican 23%, Roman Catholic 15%, African Methodist Episcopal 11%, other Protestant 18%, other 12%, unaffiliated 6%, unspecified 1%, none 14% |
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National Holidays: | Bermuda Day, 24 May | ||||||
Economic Status: |
Bermuda enjoys the highest per capita income in the world, more than 50% higher than that of the US. Its economy is primarily based on providing financial services for international business and luxury facilities for tourists. |
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Security: |
No regular military forces; Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Reserve Constabulary, Bermuda Regiment |
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US Presence: |
American Consulate General Hamilton |
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Document Requirements: |
All persons traveling outside of the United States are required to present a passport book/card, or other valid travel documents to enter or re-enter the US. Travelers with questions concerning travel to Bermuda may contact the British Embassy in Washington DC or any one of the British Consulate Generals across the US Visit the British Embassy website for the most current visa information. The US Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Bermuda. However, visitors with visible indicators of any communicable disease can be refused entry into Bermuda. Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page. |
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Major Airports: |
Airports: 1, Airports with paved runways: 1 Bermuda International Airport (BDA/TXKF) |
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Risks and Precautions: |
Bermuda has a moderate but growing crime rate. Recent crime statistics can be viewed at the official website of the Bermuda Police Service. Examples of common crimes include theft of unattended baggage and items from rental motorbikes, purse snatching (often perpetrated by thieves riding motor scooters), mugging and theft from hotel rooms. Valuables left in hotel rooms (occupied and unoccupied) or left unattended in public areas are vulnerable to theft. Travelers should also note an increase in gang presence in Bermuda and should take regular precautions to avoid confrontation; there have been no reports of gang violence targeted towards visitors to Bermuda. The back streets of the city of Hamilton are often the setting for nighttime assaults, particularly after the bars close. |
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Mortality Statistics: |
Infant MR total: 8.08 deaths/1,000 live births |
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Immunization Indicators: |
Required: None |
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Infectious Disease Concerns: |
Cutaneous larval migrans is a risk for travelers with exposure to beaches and leptospirosis is common in many areas and poses a risk to travelers engaged in recreational freshwater activities. |
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Overall Quality of Medical Services: |
Good medical care is available, though extremely expensive. The hospital performs general surgery and has an intensive care unit. |
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Recent Medical Threats/ Concerns/Warnings: |
Dengue epidemics have occurred on many of the Caribbean islands. |
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Communications Info: |
Country Calling Code: 1 + local number (there is no International Country Calling Code) |