Bali
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an island in Indonesia, E of Java. 2,147 sq. mi. (5,561 sq. km). Singaraja.
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one of a breed of domesticated banteng cattle, Bos banteng domesticus, raised for milk and meat and as a work animal.
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Bali's striking volcanic (see volcano) scenery provides a romantic backdrop for its culture, known for its elaborate dances, rituals, and handicrafts.
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At least 16 domestic flights to and from Bali were also cancelled, local airport authorities said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
In wartime, the Bali and any other coast guard vessels needed would fall under the command of the navy, according to Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
A navy vessel and other ships rushed in Wednesday to rescue over 100 people from a ferry on fire off the tourist island of Bali, officials said, in the second such incident in days.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Hugo grew up in the area and has returned from his home in Bali to watch his mother's house in the village of Arès, which is perilously close to the wildfires.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
As a result, what are now the shallow seas between Asia and the Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and Bali became dry land.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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