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Geography and Environment of the Balearic Islands
Location Map of Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands
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Environment
Physiognomy of the Archipelago
Wildlife and Flora
Natural Areas
The Different Islands
The Balearic archipelago consists of four islands, plus Cabrera (and its islets), a small uninhabited nature-reserve island of 11 km² administratively attached to Majorca.
Formentera
This is the smallest of the four main islands in the archipelago. It is located south of Ibiza.
Ibiza
The second most significant island in the Balearics was originally a poor and isolated land that, however, experienced a "remarkable" boom in the second half of the 20th century. Since then, it has enjoyed a youthful, festive, and highly touristic image, especially during the summer season.
Majorca
This is the largest and most populated of the Balearic Islands, and it is also home to the archipelago's "capital" (Palma). It relies entirely on tourism (with many English and German visitors), which accounts for 70% of its income.
Minorca
This is an island focused on agriculture and livestock farming, with many historical remains, some dating back to prehistory. It is less affected by tourism than its neighbors and offers a different side of the Balearic archipelago.