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Definitions for balearic islands
ˌbæl iˈær ɪk; ˌbɑ lɛˈɑ rɛsbalearic is·lands

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Balearic Islandsnoun

    an archipelago in the western Mediterranean off the eastern coast of Spain

Wiktionary

  1. Balearic Islandsnoun

    A group of Mediterranean islands of the east coast of Spain, formed by Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

  2. Balearic Islandsnoun

    Catalan-speaking region formed by these islands that now is an autonomous communty of Spain.

Wikipedia

  1. Balearic Islands

    The Balearic Islands (Catalan: Illes Balears [ˈiʎəz bəleˈas]; Spanish: Islas Baleares [ˈizlaz βaleˈaɾes] BAL-ee-ARR-ik or bə-LEER-ik) are an archipelago in the Balearic Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The archipelago is an autonomous community and a province of Spain; its capital is Palma. The 2007 Statute of Autonomy designates the Balearic Islands as one of the nationalities of Spain. The official languages of the Balearic Islands are Catalan and Spanish. Its four largest islands are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Many of its minor islands and islets are close to the larger islands, including Cabrera, Dragonera, and S'Espalmador. The islands have a Mediterranean climate, and the four major islands are all popular tourist destinations. Ibiza, in particular, is known as an international party destination, attracting many of the world's most popular DJs to its nightclubs. The islands' culture and cuisine are similar to those of the rest of Spain but have their own distinctive features.

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  1. balearic islands

    The Balearic Islands are an archipelago located in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of Spain. They are an autonomous community and province of Spain. The main islands include Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Known for their beauty, warm climate, and vibrant nightlife, the Balearic Islands are a popular tourist destination. They encompass a diverse range of cultures and languages including Spanish and Catalan, with each island having its own unique characteristics and attractions.

Wikidata

  1. Balearic Islands

    The Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The four largest islands are: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain, with Palma as the capital city. The co-official languages in the Balearic Islands are Catalan and Spanish. The current Statute of Autonomy declares the Balearic Islands as one nationality of Spain.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. balearic islands

    A group of islands in the Mediterranean; conquered by the Romans 123 B.C.; by the Vandals about 426 B.C., and formed part of Charlemagne’s empire, 799. They were conquered by the Moors about 1005, and held by them till about 1280, when they were annexed by Aragon. See Majorca and Minorca.

Etymology and Origins

  1. Balearic Islands

    From the Greek ballein, to throw, expresses the Island of Slingers.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of balearic islands in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of balearic islands in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of balearic islands in a Sentence

  1. Pedro Sanchez:

    What we are going to do is apply to British tourists who go to the Balearic Islands the same requirements we make of other European citizens, they will need a full dose of vaccine or a negative PCR.


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