Type: dependent territory of the UK

Capital: Hamilton

Administrative divisions: 9 parishes and 2 municipalities*;
Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*, Saint
Georges, Sandys, Smiths, Southampton, Warwick

Independence: none (dependent territory of the UK)

National holiday: Bermuda Day, 24 May

Constitution: 8 June 1968

Legal system: English law

Suffrage: 21 years of age; universal

Executive branch:
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor Lord David WADDINGTON (since 25 August 1992)
head of government: Premier John William David SWAN (since NA January
1982); Deputy Premier J. Irving PEARMAN (since 5 October 1993)
cabinet: Cabinet; nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor

Legislative branch: bicameral Parliament
Senate: consists of an 11-member body appointed by the governor
House of Assembly: elections last held 5 October 1993 (next to be held
by NA October 1998); results - percent of vote by party UBP 50%, PLP
46%, independents 4%; seats - (40 total) UBP 22, PLP 18

Judicial branch: Supreme Court

Political parties and leaders: United Bermuda Party (UBP), John W. D.
SWAN; Progressive Labor Party (PLP), Frederick WADE; National Liberal
Party (NLP), Gilbert DARRELL

Other political or pressure groups: Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU),
Ottiwell SIMMONS

Member of: CARICOM (observer), CCC, ICFTU, INTERPOL (subbureau), IOC

Diplomatic representation in US: none (dependent territory of the UK)

US diplomatic representation:
chief of mission: Ambassador Robert A. FARMER
consulate(s) general: Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, Hamilton

mailing address: P. O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; PSC 1002, FPO AE
09727-1002
telephone: [1] (809) 295-1342
FAX: [1] (809) 295-1592

Flag: red with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and
the Bermudian coat of arms (white and blue shield with a red lion
holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture
off Bermuda in 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag

@Bermuda:Economy

Overview: Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the
world, having successfully exploited its location by providing luxury
tourist facilities and financial services. The tourist industry
attracts more than 90% of its business from North America. The
industrial sector is small, and agriculture is severely limi