Bermuda

Bermuda is a group of islands in the western Atlantic Ocean. The shorts, which end just above the knee, became popular there. Originally, it was the members of the Royal Navi who found this garment suitable in tropical regions. Bermuda still professes to be part of the Commonwealth and consists of three hundred islands. The larger ones are connected by bridges. Hamilton is the capital and is one of the most expensive metropolises in the world. Numerous insurance companies have settled here and the beaches on the south coast are paradises for sun worshippers and divers. Spittal Pond is an important nature reserve with a 26-hectare wetland. The flow of traffic is kept within limits everywhere. Also because only one car per household is allowed.

• Country data Bermuda