Cool facts about Bermuda

Posted on Oct 10, 2025 / Travel

Bermuda isn’t actually in the Caribbean—it’s located far north in the Atlantic Ocean, closer to the U.S. than most realize.
The island’s famous pink beaches get their color from crushed coral and tiny red organisms called foraminifera.
Bermuda shorts, the iconic knee-length tailored shorts, were invented here and are still worn as formal business attire.
The island has no fresh water sources—it relies on collecting rainwater from rooftops into underground tanks.
It’s one of the oldest British overseas territories, founded in 1609 after a shipwreck that inspired Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”
There are more shipwrecks around Bermuda’s reefs than almost anywhere else, making it a diver’s dream spot.
Bermuda’s economy is driven more by finance and insurance than tourism, despite its tropical image.
The famous “Bermuda Triangle” legend gives the island a mysterious reputation, though locals mostly laugh it off.
Traffic laws are strict—each household can only own one car, helping keep the roads calm and scenic.
Locals often greet each other with “Good morning” or “Good afternoon” before starting any conversation—it’s considered polite tradition.

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