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Pronounced as (mejôr´ke), Mallorca
is the largest of the Balearic Islands. This 1,405 sq mi (3,639
sq km) long island stretches along the W Mediterranean. Spain, Palma
is the chief city. Majorca is mountainous in the northwest, rising
to 4,739 ft (1,444 m) in the Puig Major; the south and east form
a gently rolling, fertile region.
A pleasant climate and beautiful sceneries make Majorca a popular
resort. Tourism is its major industry. On the agricultural front,
Cereals, flax, grapes, and olives are grown, a light wine is brewed,
hogs and sheep are raised, and lead, marble, and copper are mined.
Mallorca or Majorca refers to the same place. Majorca, as referred
by foreigners, is where the sun always shines, the beer flows and
people merrymaking. While, the local name for the island is Mallorca.
The people of the Mediterranean are easy going and know how to
enjoy life - They take out time to sit in the shade and chat, and
during the afternoons, they do not mind taking short siestas after
lunch.
Discover all what the Balearic Island has to offer for outdoor activities
and leisure. Get yourself tanned by the beach, indulge in outdoor
activities like golfing, yachting, or venture the sea beneath with
Scuba diving.
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