Hamilton, 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/hamilton-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 Hamilton, Bermuda?854 (2016 census)
2. What is the capital of Hamilton, Bermuda?Hamilton
3. What language do people speak in Hamilton, Bermuda?English
4. What money is used in Hamilton, Bermuda?Bermudian Dollar (BMD), pegged at par with the United States Dollar (USD)
5. Why do many banks and insurance companies choose to work in Hamilton?Many banks and insurance companies set up offices in Hamilton because it is a special place for international finance. It is known for being a safe and friendly spot for money to move around the world.
6. Where can kids see the famous pink sand beaches in Bermuda?The pink sand beaches are on Bermuda’s island, close to Hamilton. Kids can walk along the shore and see the bright pink sand.

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