Town of St. George and Related Fortifications

　　Bermuda is located in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, about 917 kilometers from the U.S. state of South Carolina on the East Coast. The archipelago consists of seven main islands and more than 150 smaller islands and reefs. The islands were first discovered by the Spanish explorer Juan de Bermúdez in 1503. They became a British colony in 1684, making them one of the earliest British colonies in the Commonwealth. In March 1940, Britain and the United States signed an Administration Agreement, under which the U.S. leased the islands of Morgan, Tucker, and St. David for 99 years in exchange for some old destroyers. British forces finally withdrew from Bermuda in 1957. In 1968, Bermuda was granted internal self-government.

　　The Town of St. George is located on the southern coast of St. George’s Island in the northern part of Bermuda. Established in 1612, it once served as the capital of Bermuda and still retains the classic appearance of an early British colonial town. Notable historic sites include St. Peter’s Church, built in the early 17th century, as well as several coastal fortifications around the town such as Fort Victoria, Fort Cunningham, and Fort Albert. These fortifications serve as examples of British military defensive architecture development from the 17th to the 20th century, vividly illustrating the evolution of military defense engineering during this period.

　　Foreign name: Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications, Bermuda Must-visit reason: One of the earliest British colonies in the Commonwealth Continent: Europe [Europe] Country/Region: Britain [Britain] Province/State: Bermuda [Bermuda]