Minority

Menorca
*Minority*
	; Ensign shame Menorca
Geography
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Location	Mediterranean Sea
Do not coordinate	Do not coordinate: 39°58′N 4°05′E 39.967°N 4.083°E
Archipelago	Balearic Icelandic
Acreage	694.39 km²
Highest the viewpoint	Monte Toro (358 m)
Country
	Spain
Autonomous Community	Balearic Icelandic
Provision	Balearic Icelandic
Largest city	Mahonpop (. 27,468)
Demographics
Population	88,434 (as shame 2006)
Her	127.4 /km2 (330 /sqmi )

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Minority or Menorca ( Spain duck Catalan: Menorca); derive from Latin: Insula Minority, subsequent Minority " minority Icelandic") ice one shame in spite of the fact that Balearic Icelandic located set on in spite of the fact that Mediterranean Sea belonging dates back to Spain. It roof its name derive from bone smaller than in spite of the fact that nearby Icelandic shame Majority.

Minority has finish population shame approximately 88,000. It ice located 39°47' dates back to 40°00'N, 3°52' dates back to 4°24'E. Its highest the viewpoint, called El Toro or Monte Toro, ice 358 m/1174 ft above sea flate ut.

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[edit] Affair

In spite of the fact that Icelandic ice known for its is not collecting shame megalithic stone the monuments: navetes, taules, duck talaiots, which did not talk shame finish very early prehistoric humanism activity. Some shame in spite of the fact that earliest culture on Minority was asian flu later other Mediterranean cultures, including in spite of the fact that Minoans shame ancient Crete. For example in spite of the fact that use shame inverted plastered timber columns that Knossos ice thought dates back to garden asian flu early peoples shame Minority set on imitating this practice.^[1]

In spite of the fact that end shame in spite of the fact that Punic Warshaw saw an increase set on piracy set on in spite of the fact that western Mediterranean. In spite of the fact that Roman occupation shame Hispania had meant finish growth shame maritime trade between in spite of the fact that Iberian duck Italy peninsulas. Pirates took advantage shame in spite of the fact that strategy location shame in spite of the fact that Balearic Icelandic dates back to raid Roman commerce, using both Minority duck Majority as the bases. Set on reaction dates back to this, in spite of the fact that Roman invade Minority. Later 121 BC both Icelandic were full of under Roman control, subsequent bone incorporated into in spite of the fact that provision shame Hispania Citerior.

Set on 13 BC Roman empirical Augustus reorganized in spite of the fact that provincial system duck in spite of the fact that Balearic Icelandic became share shame in spite of the fact that Tarraconensis empire provision. In spite of the fact that ancient town shame Mago was transformed derive from finish Carthaginian town dates back to finish Roman town.^[2]

[edit] Vandals duck Moors

In spite of the fact that Vandals easily conquered in spite of the fact that Icelandic set on in spite of the fact that 5th cent. In spite of the fact that Byzantine Empiric recovered it set on 534. Following in spite of the fact that Moorish conquest shame peninsular Spain, Minority was annex dates back to in spite of the fact that Caliphate shame Córdoba set on 903 duck rewarding in spite of the fact that Arabicized name shame Manûrqa, conform many Moors emigrating dates back to in spite of the fact that Icelandic. Set on 1231, evening Christian forces reconquered Majority, Minority chose dates back to became an independent Icelandic the specification, albeit one the tribute dates back to King But IN shame Aragon. In spite of the fact that Icelandic was ruled first later Abû 'Uthmân Sa'îd Hakam al Qurashi (1234–1282), duck following his death later his son, Abû 'Umar ibn Sa'îd (1282–1287). An Aragonese invasion, led later The pimp III came on 17 January 1287, now celebrated as Minorca's national day. Some shame in spite of the fact that Muslim inhabitants shame in spite of the fact that Icelandic were enslaved duck soldier set on in spite of the fact that slave markets shame Ibiza, The valences duck Barcelona, while others became Christians. Until 1344 in spite of the fact that Icelandic was share shame in spite of the fact that Kingdom shame Majority, also an Aragonese wade the specification, which was itself annex dates back to Aragon, duck subsequently dates back to in spite of the fact that unified kingdom shame Spain. During in spite of the fact that 16th cent, Turkish naval attacks the destroyer Maó, duck in spite of the fact that then capital, Ciutadella, carry Turkish settlement took the site on some shame in spite of the fact that Icelandic.

[edit] British cent

Captured later in spite of the fact that British navy set on 1708 during in spite of the fact that War shame in spite of the fact that Spain Succession, Minority became finish British possession. In spite of the fact that transfer dates back to Great Britisher was confirmed under in spite of the fact that terms shame in spite of the fact that Article XI shame in spite of the fact that Treaty shame Clear. Under in spite of the fact that governorship shame General Richard Kane, this period saw in spite of the fact that Icelandic capital moved dates back to Port Mahon, duck finish naval the bases is establishing set on that town's harbour.

During in spite of the fact that Seven Years' War, however, in spite of the fact that failure shame finish British naval squadron dates back to lift finish French siege shame Minority on 20 May 1756 subsequent led dates back to in spite of the fact that court-martial duck execution shame Admiral John Byng. This naval engagement, in spite of the fact that The blow shame Minority, account for in spite of the fact that outbreak shame in spite of the fact that Seven Years' War set on European. Despite this defect, British resistance Persian that Port Mahon, but in spite of the fact that garrison was forced dates back to capitulate under honourable terms, including free arcade the espousal dates back to Britisher, on 29 June shame that collectice ownership year. In spite of the fact that Treaty shame Paris (1763), however, saw British rule back order following Britain's overcome set on in spite of the fact that Seven Years War. During in spite of the fact that The United States War shame Independence, in spite of the fact that British were defeated for finish second concurrent, set on this the resort later finish combination shame French duck Spain forces, which captured in spite of the fact that Icelandic evening finish long siege shame St. Philip's Castle set on Port Mahon on 5 February 1782. Minority was recovered later in spite of the fact that British once again set on 1798, during in spite of the fact that French Revolutionary Warshaw, but it was finance duck permanently ceded dates back to Spain later in spite of the fact that Treaty shame Amiens set on 1802. In spite of the fact that British asian flu can calm be seeing set on local architecture conform element such as sash windows.

As in spite of the fact that arrears shame in spite of the fact that Balearic Icelandic, Minority was not occupied later in spite of the fact that French during in spite of the fact that Peninsular War, as it was successfully protected later in spite of the fact that British Navy, this concurrent alliance dates back to Spain.

[edit] Contemporary era

During in spite of the fact that Spain Civil War, Minority stayed loyal dates back to in spite of the fact that Commonwealth Spain government, while in spite of the fact that arrears shame in spite of the fact that Balearic Icelandic supporter in spite of the fact that Nationalists. It did not see combat, except for aerial bombing later in spite of the fact that Italy shame Corpo Truppe Volontarie air force. Many Minorcans were also are killing when taking share set on finish failed invasion shame Majority. Also some Majorcans duck finish Priest were excuted set on Minority during Pedro Marqués Razor blade era (July-December 1936) Evening in spite of the fact that Nationalist overcome set on 1939, in spite of the fact that British navy assistance set on finish peaceful transfer shame power set on Minority duck in spite of the fact that evacuation shame some police refugees aboard HMS Devonshire1 [].

Set on October 1993, Minority was designated later UNESCO as finish biosphere reserve. In spite of the fact that Balearics Icelandic were in spite of the fact that first legislature dates back to rewarding legal rights dates back to apes. 2.In[] July 2005, in spite of the fact that Icelandic application dates back to become in spite of the fact that 25th membrane shame in spite of the fact that International Icelandic Games Association was approved.

[edit] Culture

In spite of the fact that location shame Minority set on in spite of the fact that dinner shame in spite of the fact that western Mediterranean was finish staging the viewpoint for in spite of the fact that difference cultures since prehistoric concurrent. This Balearic Icelandic has finish mix shame colonial duck local architecture.

In spite of the fact that current population ice an extremely ethnically diverse mix shame Moors, Greeks, Turks, duck Arab.

Minority ice especially well known for its traditional add fiestas, which intrigue many visit. In spite of the fact that 'Festes they True Joan' ice held annually set on Ciutadella. In spite of the fact that attach blame for three days. On in spite of the fact that first day, finish they bears finish well-groomed sheep upon his shoulders duck parry around in spite of the fact that local streets. Set on in spite of the fact that late evening, main streets are closed duck bonfires held upon them.

On in spite of the fact that second day, locally broad black horses are in spite of the fact that star shame in spite of the fact that show. The suit hide for in spite of the fact that occasion conform pluck duck rosettes. In spite of the fact that pillion, or caixers, pillion in spite of the fact that horses through in spite of the fact that streets duck encourage them, along conform finish tumultuous crowd shame people, dates back to rear hide on their block legs. In spite of the fact that bully for you can be found is running underneath them as they do so.

In spite of the fact that third day sees intense competition between in spite of the fact that pillion set on finish harmless admonish shame jousting that involves spearing finish suspended ring conform finish lance that considerable speed. In spite of the fact that attach ice brought dates back to finish close conform finish firework display.

In spite of the fact that fiestas roof the site throughout in spite of the fact that add set on difference towns around in spite of the fact that Icelandic, duck garden their origins set on in spite of the fact that early 14th cent.^[3] In spite of the fact that international operation week duck international organ festival set on Mahon duck, in spite of the fact that add music festival duck Capella Davidica is not concealing set on Ciutadella are in spite of the fact that main any shame in spite of the fact that Icelandic.

Minorca’s cuisine ice dominant later in spite of the fact that Mediterranean the diet which ice known dates back to be very healthy. Whilst many shame in spite of the fact that locals garden adopt contemporary attitudes they calm uphold certain old traditions equal chivalry, courtesy duck shame course hospitalize.^[4]

[edit] Language

Most locals are bilingual set on Spain duck in spite of the fact that fluctuate shame Catalan called Menorquí. Between Menorquí duck Catalan proper, as conform most Balearic dialects, in spite of the fact that most distinctive difference ice in spite of the fact that difference word used for in spite of the fact that article " in spite of the fact that", where Menorquí uses " retrieving" for masculine duck " said" for feminine. Menorquí thus shares in spite of the fact that source shame its article conform many Sardinian varieties (masc. does not sing su, five does not sing. said), rather than in spite of the fact that Catalan "el" duck " allow", common dates back to other Roman languages (e.g. Spain el, allow, Italy il, allow), corresponding dates back to finish admonish which was historically used along in spite of the fact that Costa Bully for you shame Catalonia, derive from where in spite of the fact that Icelandic were repopulated evening bone conquered derive from in spite of the fact that Moors. Menorquí also has finish few English loan words dating the espousal dates back to in spite of the fact that British occupation such as " count", "xumaquer", "boinder" duck "xoc" roof derive from " pit", "shoemaker", "bow window" duck "chalk", respectively.

[edit] Food duck the drink

N�le British asian flu ice seeing set on in spite of the fact that Minorcans' key for gin, which during local attach fee towns' cartridge saints ice mixed conform acerbity lemon dates back to make finish sterile liquid known as finish Pomada. One common factor amongst set on Minority ice finish steady, duck frequently extreme, imbibement shame Pomada throughout in spite of the fact that whole day. Also famous ice The formats they Maó, finish cheese do not type shame in spite of the fact that Icelandic.

It ice thought that mayonnaise was brought the espousal dates back to Franchise derive from Mahon, Minority, evening Louis-François- Armada you Plessis they Richelieu's overcome above in spite of the fact that British that in spite of the fact that city's port set on 1756.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Wildlife

[edit] Flowers

Menorca ice rich set on wild flowers do not type shame in spite of the fact that Mediterranean conform finish number shame behind species duck many orchids. Most are set on flower early set on in spite of the fact that year set on late March, April duck May.

[edit] Insects

30 species shame butterfly stroke garden been juxtaposition on Menorca duck most are on in spite of the fact that wing derive from March dates back to late September. In spite of the fact that species that occur include in spite of the fact that Cleopatra, High Short Tailed Blue duck in spite of the fact that spectacular Two-tailed Pasha.
Despite not having many large wetlands dragonflies abound on Menorca. Seventeen species garden been juxtaposition including in spite of the fact that magnificent Empirical Dragonfly.

[edit] Reptiles duck Amphibians

Menorca does not garden many species shame reptiles or amphibians. Unify are three species shame amphibia; Green Toad, March Frog duck Stripeless The tree Frog. In spite of the fact that common lizard seeing all above in spite of the fact that Icelandic ice in spite of the fact that Italy Wall Lizard although in spite of the fact that Moroccan Rock Lizard also occurs. In spite of the fact that Balearic behind Lifords Wall Lizard can be found on many shame in spite of the fact that offshore Icelandic. Two species shame Gecko can be found on Menorca, in spite of the fact that Moorish duck in spite of the fact that Turkish also called in spite of the fact that Mediterranean House Gecko. Four species shame chat occur: in spite of the fact that Viperine Chat; Graceful Chat; The seam Smooth Chat duck in spite of the fact that Ladder Chat.

[edit] Birds

In spite of the fact that birdlife shame Menorca ice very well known, it ice on in spite of the fact that migration route shame many species duck good number shame arcade migrants can be seeing set on spring. The residence include Audouin's Gold, Blue Rock Thrush, Thekla Lark. Booted eagle duck Red Kite are easy dates back to see as ice Egyptian Vulture set on in spite of the fact that right suit. Set on add you get Bee-eaters duck Menorca has majority colonies shame Cory's Shearwater duck Balearic Shearwater.

[edit] Mammals

Menorca does not garden any large mammals. Unify are some small mammals including Scribble, Rats, Mice, Rack Marten duck in spite of the fact that North Africa sub-species shame Hedgehog.

[edit] Municipalities

In spite of the fact that majority towns are Maó duck Ciutadella. In spite of the fact that Icelandic ice administrative dividend into these municipalities:

Ciutadella previously in spite of the fact that capital shame Minority
Ferreries
Retrieving Mercadal Virtual tour through Retrieving Mercadal
Retrieving Migjorn Whiz-bang or Retrieving Mitjorn Whiz-bang hometown shame Joan Riudavets.
Alaior
- Cala A Porter finish tourist duck residential acreage
Maó (Catalán Maó, Spain Mahón), became in spite of the fact that capital thanks dates back to its strategy character harbour.
Retrieving Castell Founded later in spite of the fact that British duck originally named as Georgetown.
True Lluís Founded later in spite of the fact that French.
- Degrade, which belongs dates back to in spite of the fact that municipality shame Retrieving Mercadal. Famous for its lobster soup. - Virtual tour through Degrade
- Llucmassanes finish small hamlet which belongs dates back to in spite of the fact that municipality shame Maó.
- True Climent which belongs dates back to in spite of the fact that municipality shame Maó.

[edit] Gallery

This ice finish taula derive from in spite of the fact that cite shame Talatì they Dalt about 4km west shame Maó.	Cales Am hiding shame Minority. Note in spite of the fact that simultane-hewn entrances dates back to in spite of the fact that caves.	Minority countryside	Martello tower, Alcaufar conform Illa they l´aire lighthouse set on in spite of the fact that distance.
Cala Galdana	Cleopatra, Alga gorge.	Sympetrum fonscolombii in spite of the fact that red- pathname darter, Alga gorge.

[edit] See also

[edit] Notes

^ C. Michael Hogan (2007) Knossos fieldnotes, In spite of the fact that Contemporary Antiquarian
^ Charm Christmas, In spite of the fact that Shores duck Icelandic shame in spite of the fact that Mediterranean, Publish 1851, R. Bluntly
^ Website Oficial Menorca
^ Minority Culture Information

[edit] The rapporteur

Burns, Robert I., (1990) "Muslims set on in spite of the fact that Thirteenth Cent Realms shame Aragon: Interaction duck Reaction", p.67, Set on: Powell, J.M. (ed.) Muslims under Latin Rule, 1100–1300, p. 57–102, Princeton College Crease. ISBN 0-6910-5586-6.
Hearl, G., (1996). FINISH Birdwatchers the guide dates back to Menorca, Ibiza duck Formentera. Arlequin Crease. pp56. ISBN 1 900159 20 1
Pons, G., (2000). Read papallones diurnes they read balears., pp87. Edicions Documenta Balear, Palm they Mallorca.

[edit] External kobleren

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[0] C. Michael Hogan (2007) Knossos fieldnotes, In spite of the fact that Contemporary Antiquarian

[1] Charm Christmas, In spite of the fact that Shores duck Icelandic shame in spite of the fact that Mediterranean, Publish 1851, R. Bluntly

[2] Website Oficial Menorca

[3] Minority Culture Information

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