Identity

Bermuda

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IndicatorValue
ISO 3166 alpha-2BMISO 3166 [2024]
ISO 3166 alpha-3BMUISO 3166 [2024]
CapitalHamiltonGeoNames [2024]
ContinentNorth AmericaGeoNames [2024]
Common nameBermudaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Official nameNo authoritative open source found
Local nameBermudaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Etymologynamed after Juan de BERMUDEZ, an early 16th-century Spanish sea captain and the first European explorer of the archipelagoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Government typeOverseas Territory of the UK with limited self-government; parliamentary democracyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Independencenone (overseas territory of the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
National holidayBermuda Day, 24 May; note: formerly known as Victoria Day, Empire Day, and Commonwealth DayCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Head of stateGeorge FERGUSSON (Governor)CIA World Leaders [2025]
Currency code (ISO 4217)BMDISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026]
CurrencyBermudian DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026]
Administrative subdivisionsNo authoritative open source found
Subdivision namesNo authoritative open source found
Historical overviewNo authoritative open source found
National symbolsred lionCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
National anthemtitle: "God Save the King"; lyrics/music: unknown; history: official anthem, as a UK territoryCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
National colorsNot applicable to this country
Citizenship rulescitizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of the UK; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 10 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive

named after Juan de BERMUDEZ, an early 16th-century Spanish sea captain and the first European explorer of the archipelago

description: a red field with the UK flag in the upper-left quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms centered on the right half of the flag; the coat of arms is a white shield with a red lion on a green field, holding a scroll showing the sinking of the ship "Sea Venture" history: the 1609 shipwreck of the "Sea Venture" led to the settling of Bermuda

Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05

Section metadata

Data year2026
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage16/21
LicenseCC-BY
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Datasets on this page
  • ISO 3166
    iso_country_codes
    Edition: 2024
  • GeoNames
    geonames
    Edition: 2024
  • CIA World Factbook
    cia_factbook
    Edition: 2025
  • CIA World Leaders
    cia_world_leaders
    Edition: 2025
  • ISO 4217 Currency Codes
    iso_4217_currencies
    Edition: 2026
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About this data

Bermuda's identity on Databook compiles 16 indicators from 5 open datasets including ISO 3166, GeoNames, CIA World Factbook. Key figures include iso 3166 alpha-2 (BM), iso 3166 alpha-3 (BMU). Data is referenced to 2026. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.