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Island Stats
by Ian Coles
Bermuda’s vital statistics
GEOGRAPHY Land area 20.5 sq. miles Length 21 miles Greatest width 2 miles Highest point 259 feet Islands in archipelago 138 Farmland: 735 acres Capital: Hamilton Climate: sub-tropical, frost free Nearest mainland: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, US. 651 miles
POPULATION Total 63,880 Total Foreign-born 19,332 United Kingdom 4,088 United States 3,598 Caribbean 2,755 Asian Countries 2,563 Canada 2,140 Azores/Portugal 1,643 African Countries 627 Other European Countries 1,231 Other 687 Gender ratio Female 52% Male 48% Until recently, the only form of gambling allowed in Bermuda was at Crown and Anchor stalls at major cricket matches. However, in 2014, legislation was passed which allows for the development of casino gaming in hotels. Where and when the first casino will open is still uncertain.
EDUCATION Private school enrollment 3,177 Public school enrollment 4,112 Bermuda College enrollment 1,305
EMPLOYMENT Total occupied jobs 32,427 Work Permits in private sector 6,140 Work permits in public sector 499
HATCHES, MATCHES & DISPATCHES Births 540 Deaths 566 Marriages 248 Divorces 150 GOVERNMENT REVENUE Total $998,280 million Payroll tax 44% Customs Duty 20% Land tax 6% Company Tax 6% Other 21%
GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE Total: $1,182,434 million Grants & contributions 34% Wages & salaries 32% Debt service 11% Capital expenditure 5% Other operating expenditure 18%
TRADE Total imports $904 million Total exports $19 million Imports by country USA 70% Canada 8% UK 5% Caribbean 2% All others 15%
TRANSPORT Registered Road Vehicles: 49,114 Reported Accidents: 1,074 Road Casualties: 532 Road Fatalities: 6