Bermuda

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bermuda

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Bermuda?Approximately 64,000 (as of 2019)
2. How big is Bermuda?54 square kilometers (21 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Bermuda?Hamilton
4. What language do people speak in Bermuda?English (distinct dialect)
5. What kind of government does Bermuda have?Self-governing parliamentary democracy
6. What is the oldest legislature?House of Assembly established in 1620

Archipelago: A chain or cluster of islands, often with a shared geological origin and proximity.
Tropical Cyclone: A large, rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and heavy rainfall, forming over tropical or subtropical waters.
Parliamentary Democracy: A democratic system where the executive branch is drawn from and accountable to the legislature (parliament).
British Overseas Territory: A territory under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom, but not part of the UK itself.