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Mallorca has a population of 781,600 people.  It also boasts approximately 10 million visitors every year. These visitors are mostly tourists, many from the northern parts of Europe who are looking for a vacation in the sun.  Since the 1960s the tourism industry has boomed on the island.

Palma is the main city on the island and includes almost half of the islands population.  It has many attractions of a cosmopolitan area including museums, art galleries, great shopping as well as fine bars and restaurants.

Around the island there is a mountain range on the northern coast called the Serra de Tramuntana.  This is a spectacular area with pine forests, olive trees and rural villages.  The northern coast has two large bays, the Badia de Pollença and the Badia d’Alcúdia.  The center of the island is the Es Pla which is mostly agricultural land.

Many of the beaches on Mallorca are found on the East and North coasts.  These areas are also home to many of the major resorts and five star Mallorca hotels.  People head to these resorts and hotels in droves to enjoy the sand, sea and sun.

The east coast has many bays and beaches and is popular with tourists.  On the south coast you will find rugged cliffs as well as many coves and beaches.

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