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 limited by a lack of suitable land. About 80% of food needs are imported.
National product: GDP - purchasing power parity - $1.7 billion (1994 est.)