The 1999 CIA World Factbook. United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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СКАЧАТЬ rate: 7.27 deaths/1,000 population (1999 est.)

      Net migration rate: 2.67 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1999 est.)

      Sex ratio:

       at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female

       under 15 years: 1.03 male(s)/female

       15–64 years: 0.97 male(s)/female

       65 years and over: 0.75 male(s)/female

       total population: 0.96 male(s)/female (1999 est.)

      Infant mortality rate: 9.27 deaths/1,000 live births (1999 est.)

      Life expectancy at birth: total population: 76.97 years male: 75.19 years female: 78.83 years (1999 est.)

      Total fertility rate: 1.71 children born/woman (1999 est.)

      Nationality: noun: Bermudian(s) adjective: Bermudian

      Ethnic groups: black 61%, white and other 39%

      Religions: Anglican 28%, Roman Catholic 15%, African Methodist Episcopal (Zion) 12%, Seventh-Day Adventist 6%, Methodist 5%, other 34% (1991)

      Languages: English (official), Portuguese

      Literacy:

       definition: age 15 and over can read and write

       total population: 98%

       male: 98%

       female: 99% (1970 est.)

      Government

      Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Bermuda

      Data code: BD

      Dependency status: overseas territory of the UK

      Government type: NA

      Capital: Hamilton

      Administrative divisions: 9 parishes and 2 municipalities*;

       Devonshire, Hamilton, Hamilton*, Paget, Pembroke, Saint George*,

       Saint Georges, Sandys, Smiths, Southampton, Warwick

      Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK)

      National holiday: Bermuda Day, 24 May

      Constitution: 8 June 1968

      Legal system: English law

      Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal

      Executive branch:

       chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),

       represented by Governor Thorold MASEFIELD (since NA June 1997)

       head of government: Premier Jennifer SMITH (since 10 November 1998)

       cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the premier, appointed by the governor

       elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by

       the monarch; premier appointed by the governor

      Legislative branch: bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate

       (an 11-member body appointed by the governor) and the House of

       Assembly (40 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve

       five-year terms)

       elections: last held 9 November 1998 (next to be held NA November

       2003)

       election results: percent of vote by party—PLP 54%, UBP 44%, NLP 1%,

       independents 1%; seats by party—PLP 26, UBP 14

      Judicial branch: Supreme Court

      Political parties and leaders: United Bermuda Party or UBP

      Political pressure groups and leaders: Bermuda Industrial Union

      International organization participation: Caricom (observer),

       CCC, ICFTU, Interpol (subbureau), IOC

      Diplomatic representation in the US: none (overseas territory of

       the UK)

      Diplomatic representation from the US:

       chief of mission: Consul General Robert A. FARMER

       consulate(s) general: Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire,

       Hamilton

       mailing address: P.O. Box HM325, Hamilton HMBX; American Consulate

       General Hamilton, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520–5300

      Flag description: 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

      Economy

      Economy—overview: Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, having successfully exploited its location by providing financial services for international firms and luxury tourist facilities for 360,000 visitors annually. The tourist industry, which accounts for an estimated 28% of GDP, attracts 84% of its business from North America. The industrial sector is small, and agriculture is severely limited by a lack of suitable land. About 80% of food needs are imported. International business contributes over 60% of Bermuda's economic output; a failed independence vote in late 1995 can be partially attributed to Bermudian fears of scaring away foreign firms.

      GDP: purchasing power parity—$1.9 billion (1997 est.)

      GDP—real growth rate: 3% (1997 est.)

      GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity?$30,000 (1997 est.)

      GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: NA% industry: NA% services: NA%

      Population below poverty line: NA%

      Household income or consumption by percentage share:

       lowest 10%: NA%

       highest 10%: NA%

      Inflation rate (consumer prices): 2.1% (1997)

      Labor force: 35,296 (1997)

      Labor force—by occupation: clerical 23%, services 22%, laborers 17%, professional and technical 17%, administrative and managerial 12%, sales 7%, agriculture and fishing 2% (1996)

      Unemployment rate: NEGL% (1995)

      Budget:

       revenues: $504.6 million

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