Balearic Islands - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Balearic Islands | |
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Anthem: La Balanguera | |
![]() Location of the Balearic Islands east of mainland Spain | |
Coordinates: 39°30′N 3°00′E / 39.500°N 3.000°E | |
Country | Spain |
Capital | Palma de Mallorca |
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The Balearic Islands (official name, Catalan: Illes Balears) are an autonomous community of Spain, formed by the Balearic Islands Province. The main islands are Mallorca (English: Majorca), Minorca, Ibiza (also called Eivissa) and Formentera. The capital is Palma de Mallorca, and other cities are Mahon, Ibiza, Inca, Ciutadella, and Calvia.