BERMUDA SMALL ISLAND, GLOBAL REACH

WHERE IS BERMUDA?

BUSINESS IN BERMUDA  The international business sector contributes an estimated $1350 million to the economy annually.  More than 13,000 international companies are registered in Bermuda  2,000 insurance companies registered with assets in excess of $230 billion  1,400 investment schemes registered with net assets in excess of $60 billion

BERMUDA FACTS  Bermuda is one of the more densely populated countries with 68,500 people living in just square miles  Bermuda is the oldest of the British crown colonies with representative government being introduced in It is now self governing, however, the UK remains responsible for defence and foreign affairs.  Bermuda has unique connections with the USA in history, commerce, culture, education, tourism and trade. 82% of all tourists and business visitors and more than 70% of all imports come from America  The Bermuda dollar is on par with the US dollar and the two currencies are used interchangeably on the island.