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About Bermuda
Bermuda is a British island territory in the North Atlantic, off the eastern U.S., known for its distinctive blend of British and American culture and pink-sand beaches such as Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay. (source: Wikipedia)
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Status | British Overseas Territory |
| Demonym | Bermudian |
| Capital | Hamilton (32°18′N 64°47′W) |
| Official languages | English (Portuguese is the non-official second most spoken language) |
| Currency | Bermudian dollar (BMD) (also acepted US dollar - $1 BMD = $1 USD) |
| Time zone | AST (UTC–4) (Summer (DST): ADT (UTC–3)) |
| Drives on the | Left side of the road |
| Dialing code | +1 (441) |
| Internet TLD | .bm |
| Population | 64,237 (source: Bermuda 2010 Census Report) |
| Area | Area, 20.74 mi² (source: Bermuda 2010 Census Report) |
| Population Per Square Mile | 3,097 (source: Bermuda 2010 Census Report) |
| Coastline | 103 km (64 mi) (source: Wikipedia) |
| Coastline | 103 km (64 mi) (source: Wikipedia) |
| Geographical Region | North America |
| Date Bermuda was founded | in 1505 by Juan de Bermudez |
| Date Bermuda was settled | in 1609 by Britain |
| Who is the political leader of Bermuda? | Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth. George Fergusson is the current Governor of Bermudaand he was sworn in on 23 May 2012. Michael Dunkley is the current Premier of Bermuda and he was sworn on May 19, 2014. (Info update: Jul, 2016) |
| National Day of Bermuda | is celebrated at May 24 |
| Economy of Bermuda | For 2014: GDP at current prices were measured at $5.7billion. GDP per capita was measured at $91,479 per person. Major industries are international business and tourism. (source: Government of Bermuda, economic statistics) |
| Health care | The Bermuda Hospitals Board operates the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, located in Paget Parish, and the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, located in Devonshire Parish. Unlike other countries that are a part of the British Colonies, Bermuda does not have national healthcare. Employees must provide a healthcare plan and pay 50% of the cost. Having healthcare is mandatory and even with help from employers very expensive.(source: Wikipedia). Legislation: Bermuda Health Council Act 2004, Health Insurance Act 1970, Health Insurance Amendment Act 2012, Mental Health Act 1968 and Public Health Act 1949. |
| Education | Compulsory education is for children between the ages of 5 and 16. Education is provided free of charge for students up to 19 years. Students can enroll in Bermuda College upon graduating from high school. The academic year runs between September and June (inclusive) (source: Government of Bermuda, Ministry of Education, Bermuda Schools). Bermuda Public Schools have three tier systems. Primary school, middle school and high school (or the secondary school). Private schools in Bermuda are self-governing. Legislation: Education Act 1996 and Education School Support Rules 2004. |
Bermuda Motto
- Latim
- "“ Quo Fata Ferunt ”"
- English
- "“ Whither the Fates Carry Us ”"
Geography
Bermuda is a group of low-forming volcanoes in the Atlantic Ocean, near the western edge of the Sargasso Sea, roughly 578 nautical miles (1,070 km (665 mi)) east-southeast of Cape Hatteras[12] on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and about 594 nautical miles (1,100 km (684 mi)) southeast of Martha's Vineyard of Massachusetts. It is 898 nautical miles (1,664 km (1,034 mi)) northeast of Miami, Florida, and 667 nautical miles (1,236 km (768 mi)) from Cape Sable Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada. The islands lie due east of Fripp Island, South Carolina, west of Portugal and north of Puerto Rico.
The archipelago is formed by high points on the rim of the caldera of a submarine volcano that forms a seamount. The volcano is one part of a range that was formed as part of the same process that formed the floor of the Atlantic, and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The top of the seamount has gone through periods of complete submergence, during which its limestone cap was formed by marine organisms, and in the Ice Ages the entire caldera was above sea level, forming an island of approximately two hundred square miles.
It has 103 km (64 mi) of coastline. The two incorporated municipalities in Bermuda are the City of Hamilton and the Town of St George. Bermuda is divided into nine parishes, which have some localities called villages, such as Flatts Village and Somerset Village.
(source: Wikipedia)
Bermuda Map
Bermuda Parishes
Bermuda has nine parishes, most of which cover just over 2.3 square miles [about 6.0 km² or 1500 acres]
Devonshire
Named for William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire [1552-1626]. Covers just over 2.3 square miles [about 6.0 km² or 1500 acres].
Features include Devonshire Bay, Devonshire Marsh, Fort Devonshire, Cedarbridge Academy and Bermuda National Stadium.
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Hamilton
Was originally called Bedford Parish. It was renamed for Scottish aristocrat James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton [1589-1625].
Features include Flatt’s Inlet, Trunk Island, Shelly Bay, Bailey’s Bay, Mangrove Lake, Trott’s Pond, Crystal Cave, Castle Harbor, the Causeway and the Bermuda Aquarium.
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Paget
Named for William Paget, 4th Baron Paget de Beaudesert [1572–1629].
Features include Hamilton Harbor, Coral Beach, Elbow Beach, Grape Bay, Hinson’s Island, King Edward VII Memorial and the Bermuda College
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Pembroke
Named after William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke [1580-1630].
Features include Spanish Point, Point Shares, Fort Hamilton, and Government House
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Sandys
Named for English aristocrat Sir Edwin Sandys [1561-1629].
Features include Ely’s Harbor, the Cathedral Rocks, Daniel’s Head, Mangrove Bay, Somerset Bridge and the Royal Naval Dockyard.
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Smith’s
Named for English aristocrat Sir Thomas Smith/Smythe [1558-1625].
Features in Smith’s include Spittal Pond, John Smith’s Beach, Devil’s Hole, Gibbet Island, and Portuguese Rock.
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Southampton
Named for Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton [1573-1624].
Features include Whale Bay, Church Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Riddell’s Bay and Gibbs Hill Lighthouse.
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St George’s
Named after the founder of Bermuda Admiral Sir George Somers.
Technically, St. George’s includes the island of St. David’s, however this is often considered a separate entity amongst locals. Features in St. George’s include Castle Harbour, Tobacco Bay, Ferry Reach, St. David’s Lighthouse, Fort St. Catherine, and the Bermuda Biological Station for Research. Also contains the Town of St. Georges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Warwick
Named for Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick [1587-1658]
Features include Warwick Long Bay, Riddell’s Bay, Darrell’s Island, Hawkins Island, Long Island and Warwick Camp
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(source: Bernews)
About Me
Life Motto
“ Do-so is better than say-so. So, be kind and present for the people in your life and willing to walk an extra mile to help someone or achieve your goals ”
Maria Proiete
Personal History
I was born and raised in Lisbon/Portugal. As an adult lived in Luanda/Angola, in Santos/Brazil. I am currently living in the beautiful island of Bermuda.
As a Front-End Developer
I first did some projects in the several courses I enrolled (to put my knowledge into practice) and now I am doing static websites as a freelancer. Click on the link to see my portfolio.
I created the brand ‘Maria Coding’ because my name, Maria Proiete, was too much associated on the internet with the Accounting and Financial areas.
Things I like and Hobbies
I love photography, hanging out with my family and friends, learning about other cultures and to experience new foods and new approaches to do stuff, and to go to the cinema and watch TV shows. Despite being extroverted also like my privacy, quiet times at home is where I'm able to be by myself reading a good book, listening to music, or studying about a new cool technology, sociology or history; or go out alone to walk or to take pictures. My Achilles' heel is eating comfortable foods and I have a sweet tooth.
As a photographer
You can see (or buy) my last photography work at 500px.com and iStockPhoto.com and on this website all the photos used that have no credit are mine. Before being a photographer hobbyist I used to post the photos I had snapped on Flirck.
As a blogger
I started blogging in 2009 and I used to had two blogs: One about Accounting, Payroll and Finances and another about Microsoft Office Applications (both are discontinued since 2013 and were written in Portuguese). Currently I have two blogs, one started in 2013 regarding my life in Bermuda and since 2015 a new blog about Front-End Development.