Informatie over Balearen - Spanje
| General Facts: |
| Island group: | Balearics |
| Spanish name: | Islas Baleares |
| Capital: | Palma de Mallorca |
| Country: | Spain |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Sea: | Mediterranean Sea |
| Time zone: | GMT +1 |
| International dialing code: | +34 |
| Local currency: | € Euro |
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The Balearics are situated in the Mediterranean Sea, before the east coast of Spain. They exist of four islands: the biggest is
Mallorca, followed by
Menorca,
Ibiza and tiny
Formentera. Formentera is the least developed; Ibiza attracts party animals, gays, hippies and fashion victims - it's one of the world's most bizarre melting pots.
Mallorca is about 100 kilometers long and 70 kilometers wide.
Ibiza is smaller than Mallorca. It's about 45 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide.
Menorca is also smaller than Mallorca, it is about 50 kilometers long and 15 kilometers wide.
Formentera is about 50 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide.
