Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands are an archipelago in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The archipelago forms a province and autonomous community of Spain, with Palma de Mallorca being its capital and largest city.

Some of the key events about Balearic Islands

123 BCE
The Balearic Islands were incorporated into the Roman Empire, bringing significant cultural and economic development
123 BCE
Roman conquest of the Balearic Islands, ending indigenous rule
902 CE
Muslim invasion and occupation of the Balearic Islands
903
The Balearic Islands became part of the Emirate of Córdoba, introducing Islamic culture and architecture
1229
The Kingdom of Majorca was established, marking the beginning of Christian rule in the islands
1229
Violent Christian reconquest of Mallorca, resulting in many deaths
1348
The Black Death pandemic reaches the Balearic Islands, causing significant population loss
1521
Germanies revolt in Mallorca leads to widespread violence and executions
1715
The Nueva Planta decrees integrated the Balearic Islands into the Kingdom of Spain, unifying administration
1715
Decree of Nueva Planta abolishes the Kingdom of Mallorca's autonomy
1900
The first tourist hotel opened in Mallorca, initiating the islands' transformation into a major tourist destination
1936
Spanish Civil War reaches the Balearic Islands, resulting in conflict and repression
1950
Mass tourism begins, leading to environmental concerns and cultural changes
1983
The Balearic Islands became an autonomous community of Spain, granting greater self-governance
1999
The Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in Mallorca was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
2007
The Balearic Islands implemented pioneering environmental protection laws, including the "eco-tax" on tourists
2008
Global financial crisis severely impacts the Balearic economy, particularly the tourism sector
2015
Menorca was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, recognizing its unique natural and cultural heritage
2019
The Balearic Islands passed groundbreaking legislation to phase out single-use plastics, leading environmental efforts in Spain
2019
Storm Gloria causes extensive damage to coastal areas and infrastructure in the Balearic Islands

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