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The population of Mallorca is approximately 900,000 of
whom around 400,000 live in the capital city of Palma de Mallorca. In
addition, every year approximately 12 Million tourists visit the island,
attracting an influx of seasonal staff to serve them. An idea of the lop-sided
effect tourism has on the islands character can be gauged by the fact
that the resort of Calas de Mallorca has a resident population of 250,
yet accommodation for 8,500 visitors.
It is estimated that some 40,000 British people reside on the island,
either on a full or part time basis. Of the full time residents most will
own and operate a business in one of the many resorts on the island. The
entire island and its resorts are so diverse it’s hard to believe
that you are on the same island as you travel from coast to coast.
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