Trivia in Bermuda

National symbols

Flag: Red ensign with Union Jack in upper left and island coat of arms in center right

Emblem: Coat of arms featuring a sinking ship and green ground on red shield

Trivia & facts

• Island sand has pink tint from mixed crushed red foraminifera shells
• Somerset Bridge, said to be world's shortest drawbridge, has 56cm opening width
• Postal codes have unique format of 2 letters + 2 digits + 2 letters
• Rainwater collection system from roofs to underground tanks is mandatory
• National bird Bermuda Petrel (Cahow) is famous for nocturnal calls
• Area code 441 is incorporated into North American Numbering Plan
• Gosling's Black Seal Rum is official rum for Dark and Stormy
• House roofs are white-painted limestone with expected UV sterilization effect
• Building height limit (maximum 6 floors) exists in Hamilton city
• Oldest active parliament building in British colonies located in St. George