Bermuda's Political Status: British Overseas Territory, Not an Independent Country

Bermuda is not an independent country. It is a British Overseas Territory (BOT).

What This Means

• Self-Government: Bermuda has its own parliament (House of Assembly, Senate), premier, and cabinet. It controls internal affairs: finance, education, health, policing.
• UK Responsibilities: The British Government retains authority over foreign affairs, defence, and internal security. The King is head of state, represented by a Governor.
• Citizenship: Bermudians are British Overseas Territories Citizens and also British citizens (since 2002), with right of abode in the UK.

Bermuda's economy relies on international business (insurance/reinsurance) and tourism. It is not a UN member and does not conduct independent diplomacy.