FACTS

Location: North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US)

Area (only Total) total: 53.3 sq km

Climate: subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter

Terrain: low hills separated by fertile depressions

Population: 66,536 (July 2008 est.)

Main Language (only first): English

Government type: parliamentary; self-governing territory

Capital (Name) Hamilton

Capital (Time Difference) UTC+4

Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK)

National holiday: Bermuda Day, 24 May

HOLIDAYS

January 1 New Year's Day

March 21 Good Friday

March 24 Easter Monday

May 24 Bermuda Day

June 13 Queen's Birthday

July 29 Somers Day

July 30 Cup Match Day

September 5 Labour Day

November 11 Remembrance Day

December 25 Christmas Day

December 26 Boxing Day

Holidays occuring at the weekend are normally moved to the Monday following. If Christmas and Boxing Day both fall on a weekend then they are observed on the Monday and Tuesday following.

Weekend Saturday,Sunday