Balearic Islands (Concert of Europe)

The Balearic Islands (Spanish: Islas Baleares, Catalan: Illes Balears) are a province of and an archipelago in the western, to the southwest of the. The archipelago consists of four major islands (Maiorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera), all of which are hilly and characterized by highlands and a typical Mediterranean climate and flora.

The islands were part of the Moorish possessions during the early Middle Ages, before being conquered by the sword by Christian armies, at first coming from, then from Spain: the islands became a part of the Crown of , before becoming a Spanish province. Today, the islands' economy is based on agriculture, fishing, and tourism, as they are a popular destination because of their sandy beaches and warm climate.