Overview
Bermuda consists of a chain of some 180 coral islands and islets lying 1046km (650 miles) off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, in the Atlantic Ocean. Its coastlines are characterised by small bays with beaches of fine pale pink coral sand and surrounding vivid blue-green waters. Inland is an abundance of subtropical plants and flowers. Hamilton is Bermuda's capital city, situated at the end of Hamilton Harbour on the inner curve of the ‘fish hook’. Small ferries operate in the Hamilton Harbour area, and the larger ferries travel through the Great Sound to the West End. The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo is located in Flatts Village in Hamilton Parish. At the far eastern end of the chain of islands is the 17th-century Town of St George, Bermuda's first capital, and which was awarded status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the UN in December 2000. The Town’s narrow lanes and historic landmarks appear much as they did more than three centuries ago, and can boast of many excellent pubs, restaurants and shops. Bermudans specialities include Bermuda lobster, shark hash and fish chowder laced with sherry peppers and rum, and local drinks of Dark 'n Stormy, which consists of Goslings Bermuda Black Seal rum, and Rum Swizzle. There are restaurants, cafes, bars and taverns to suit all pockets and tastes. Most hotels and cottage colonies offer evening entertainment; the local musicians usually feature the well-known and popular calypso, soca or reggae.
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