Bermuda Geography

Map of Bermuda Islands.

Bermuda, located in eastern North America, is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina (United States). Its location corresponds approximately to the antipodes of Perth, in Australia.

The archipelago is made up of some 360 coral islands, with a very rainy climate, but no freshwater rivers or lakes. The only water supply is that of the rain itself, which is collected by different means, such as, for example, on the roofs of the houses.

Geographic coordinates: 32° 20′ N, 64° 45′ W

Values

Area

• Total: 58.8 km2
• Land: 58.8 km2
• Water: 0 km2

Area - comparative

Approximately 0.3 times the size of Washington D. C.

Coastal line

103 km

Maritime rights

• Exclusive fishing area: 200 mn
• Territorial sea: 12 nm

Climate

Subtropical; wet; strong winds frequent in winter

Land

Low mountains separated by fertile depressions

Extreme heights

• Lowest point: Costa, 0 m
• Highest point: Town Hill, 76 m

Natural resources

Pleasant climate that attracts tourism

Land use

• Arable land: 6%
• Other: 94% (55% developed, 39% rural/open) (est 1997)

Natural hazards

Hurricanes (between June and November)

Environmental aspects

Asbestos deposits; water pollution; preservation of open spaces