Bermuda: Geography#
Location | North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US) |
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Geographic Coordinates | 32 20 N, 64 45 W 32.333332,-64.75 |
Land boundaries | 0 km |
Coastline | 103 km |
Elevation Extremes | lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Town Hill 76 m |
Highest Mountains | |
Terrain | low hills separated by fertile depressions |
Natural Hazards | hurricanes (June to November) |
Natural Resource | limestone, pleasant climate fostering tourism |
Land Use | arable land: 14.8% permanent crops: 0% other: 85.2% (55% developed, 45% rural/open space) (2011) |
Climate | subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter |
Irrigated Land | NA |
Renewable Water Resources | NA |
Environment_CurrentIssues | sustainable development |
Environment - international agreements | NA |
Large Cities | |
Geography-note | consists of about 138 coral islands and islets with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land was leased by the US Government from 1941 to 1995 |