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Mallorca

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Mallorca,[lower-alpha 1] or Majorca,[lower-alpha 2][2][3] is the largest island in the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain, and the seventh largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Flag of Mallorca
MallorcaMajorca is located in Spain
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MallorcaMajorca is located in Balearic Islands
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Majorca (Balearic Islands)
Geography
LocationMediterranean
Coordinates39°37′N 2°59′E
ArchipelagoBalearic Islands
Total islands5
Major islandsBalearic Islands
Area3,640.11 km2 (1,405.45 sq mi)
Highest elevation1,436 m (4711 ft)
Highest pointPuig Major
Administration
Flag_of_Spain.svg Spain
ProvinceBalearic Islands
Capital and largest cityPalma (pop. 416,065)
Demographics
DemonymMajorcan, Mallorcan
Population896,038[1] (2019)
Pop. density246.16/km2 (637.55/sq mi)
Additional information
Anthem: La Balanguera
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The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands have been an autonomous region of Spain since 1983.[4] There are two small islands off the coast of Mallorca: Cabrera (southeast of Palma) and Dragonera (west of Palma). The anthem of Mallorca is "La Balanguera".

Like the other Balearic Islands of Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, the island is an extremely popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. The international airport, Palma de Mallorca Airport, is one of the busiest in Spain; it was used by 28 million passengers in 2017, with use increasing every year since 2012.[5]