Palma de Mallorca

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/palma-de-mallorca

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Palma de Mallorca?South coast of Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
2. How many people live in Palma de Mallorca?438,234 inhabitants (2024 estimate)
3. What is the capital of Palma de Mallorca?Capital of the Balearic Islands autonomous community
4. What language do people speak in Palma de Mallorca?Catalan and Spanish
5. When was Palma de Mallorca built?Founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC
6. What is Palma de Mallorca known for?Palma Cathedral, historic old town, Mediterranean climate, tourism

Autonomous Community: A first-level administrative division of Spain with significant self-governing powers.
Municipality: A local administrative division, typically a city or town, with its own elected government.
Mediterranean Climate: A climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typical of regions bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
Crown of Aragon: A composite monarchy formed by the union of the Kingdom of Aragon and the County of Barcelona.