Bermuda

Agriculture

Only a small area is cultivated. They grow bananas, vegetable and flowers.


Exportations

In 1995 the total value of the exports reached 54 million dollars of goods distributed in semi tropical productions, light industry, medicine re-export from commercial partners: Holland 50%, Brazil 13%, Canada 6%.


IVH

Population Density: 182.5 inh/km².Birth rate: 14 %. Mortality rate: 6 %. Daily calorie intake: 2 307.


Importations

Food and fuel make up the main part of its imports which reached a total of 550 million dollars in 1995 in goods: machinery, transportation equipment, food and animals alive.


Industry

Among the main industries stand out the tourist industry, finances, insurance, armed concrete structure products, pharmaceutical products, mineral water and oil essence. .


PIB

In 1999, the country’s GDP was estimated at $363 million, while per-capita ratio was $4,600 (World Bank stats).


Fishing

There are regulations known as “Spear Gun” which mean that any gun that can be used underwater to shoot cannot catch more than 2 fish species in a 24 hours period. Authorities and law protect the marine turtle, dolphins, and corals of all kinds including the stone coral, shells and many other species. We beg not to collect these marine species.


Main Branches

The warm environment and its typical sunny climate, makes the Bermudas a welcoming place. Tourism, ship repairing and the service to the military bases in the island are main sources of the economy. The favorable fiscal conditions have made Bermuda a place for the installation of numerous banks.


Transport

Highways:it has 225km of paved road and 225 unpaved road. In addition there are 400km paved and unpaved roads which are private. It doesn’t have railroads. It has a merchant fleet with 76 ships. Arriving in Bermudas is as easy as communicating by telephone. The transport companies have years of experience and are expert in coordinating the necessities of transportation of big groups. For example Bermuda Hosts Ltd. Has an exclusive air transport service Bermuda Taxi Radio Cabs Ltd. gives a whole 24 hours service. They specialize in supplying complete service of transportation for meeting plans.


Commercial Treaties

A member of the Caricom and APEC. Also a full member of the UN and the OAS