Bermuda is a British overseas possession. Bermuda is of volcanic origin and has a very beautiful natural environment. They are located in the Atlantic Ocean, 900 km from the coast of North America. Bermuda consists of 157 islands, but only 20 of them are inhabited by people. In total, about 68 thousand people live in this territory. Among them, mulattoes and blacks predominate. The administrative center of the islands is the port city of Hamilton.
Relief characteristics
The islands of Bermuda were formed on the basis of volcanoes. These volcanoes were formed on the "hot spots" of tectonic plates. In this area there is a volcanic underwater ridge, the western part of which is occupied by Bermuda. Near the islands, under water, there are two mountains that form banks. They are the basis for coral reefs. The main island is characterized by hilly terrain and a winding coastline. There are many coves and cozy beaches. Almost 35% of the island's area is covered with shrubs.
Today the ecosystem of Bermuda is under great pressure. The islands are small in size, while the population density is high here due to the increased tourist flow. In addition, there is a risk of extinction of some fish species due to fishing.
History of Bermuda
The islands got their interesting name thanks to the Spanish captain Juan de Bermudez, who was the first to discover them among the endless ocean. The first settlement on the islands was founded in 1609 by British colonists. Bermuda officially became an English possession in 1684. To develop agriculture, blacks were brought to the islands. At the beginning of the 20th century, tourism became the specialization of the local economy. Numerous beaches with pinkish sand contribute to the development of the tourism sector. This shade of sand is due to the fact that the islands originated from coral.
Weather
Bermuda has a subtropical climate, tempered by the warm current of the Gulf Stream. High humidity is evenly distributed, and the average annual temperature is +23 degrees. Such conditions are favorable for numerous plants. Here you can see oleander, hibiscus, juniper and cedar. Strong winds form in winter. They bring coolness and rain with them. Even in winter, the air temperature is not lower than +18 degrees. In summer, the air warms up to +29 degrees.
The natural world of the islands
Despite the lush vegetation, the fauna was initially poor. Among the rare animals of the islands that originally lived there, one can distinguish a mountain lizard. People brought mammals of different species to Bermuda.
