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Explore self-governance: the power to make your own decisions and control your destiny. Discover its history, principles, and impact on individuals & nations.
Having been settled by the English in 1609, Bermuda has a continuous parliamentary democracy since 1620, making its Parliament the third oldest in the world. It retains strong ties with the UK but has significant self-governance.
While the island maintains strong ties to the United Kingdom, it has its own constitution and a significant degree of internal self-governance. The UK is responsible for defense and foreign affairs, a common arrangement for these territories.
