HAMILTON


Meaning of HAMILTON in English

n.

City (pop., 1995 est.: 1,100), capital of Bermuda .

It lies on Great Bermuda island in the western Atlantic, along the shore of a deepwater harbour. Founded in 1790, it succeeded St. George as capital in 1815. To encourage business and employment, it was made a free port in 1956. Tourism is the economic mainstay; cruise ships dock along the main street.

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