Mallorca: Geography and Basic Data

Population: 862.397 inhabitants (Census 2009)
Capital: Palma
Currency: Euro
Language: Spanish, Catalan (both are official)
Religion: 99% Catholic
Visas: The passport holders from EU Member States can enter and leave without limitations. Citizens from the USA and Latin America, except those from Cuba, Peru and Dominican Republic, can enter the Balearic Islands as tourists without a visa and stay there up to 90 days.
Local time: GMT+1; GMT+2, in summertime
Electricity: 220 V, 50 Hz
Banks and credit cards: Almost all credit and debit cards are accepted on the island and most banks have cash points. There are banking institutions in all towns and villages. In tourist areas, there are also bureaux de change.