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Manacor
Spain, also known as Kingdom of Spain, is one of the oldest inhabited regions on the planet. It is a country which is located in Southern Europe, and politically organized as a parliamentary monarchy. It is the largest sovereign nation of the three nations that make up the Iberian Peninsula. Administratively, Spain is divided into 50 provinces, grouped into 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities with a high degree of autonomy. The name Spain comes from the Latin name Hispania whose capital is Madrid which is also the largest city of the Country.
Manacor is a town and municipality on the Mediterranean island of Majorca, part of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It is one of the biggest municipalities in Majorca. The two main tourist areas are Porto Cristo, home of the famous Caves of Drach and Calas de Mallorca. Manacor has one of the busiest street markets on the island held every Monday morning. Manacor is famous for furniture manufacture and artificial pearls.
The Marina, which is formed by white gritty stone and inclines down to the sea. These calcareous grounds and atmospheric agents have favored the appearance of numerous caves. The most outstanding for their singular beauty are the Caves of Drach and the Caves of Hams. The average annual temperature of the city is in between 16 to 17 degrees Celsius. Until the 19th century the economy of Manacor was based on agriculture and livestock, although the textile and food sectors as well as pottery were quite important too. From the second half of the century on the production of furniture became one of the basic economies of Manacor. Pottery and the elaboration of liquors and wines also continued.
Manacor is one of the municipalities more economically diversified of Mallorca. It is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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