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Bermuda or The Bermuda islands is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the North Atlantic Ocean,east of South Carolina. Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. Tourism to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times. Tourism continues to be important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. Bermuda has developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. Executive authority in Bermuda is invested in The Queen and is exercised on her behalf by the Governor.

The Trust’s historic buildings are some of the earliest stone structures on the island and are a record of Bermuda’s unique architectural heritage. The Trust’s museums house the most extensive collection of decorative arts once made or owned by Bermudians, including furniture, silver, maps and paintings.

Main touristic attractions in Bermuda Verdmont House Museum, one of Bermuda’s most significant historic buildings. The Verdmont gardens contain an assortment of herbs, old roses and fruit trees (Phone: (441) 236-7369); Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo(Tel: 293 2727); Bermuda Cathedral, the Royal Naval Dockyard.

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