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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The passenger ferry had been sailing from Bali to the next-door island of Lombok when it caught fire in the early morning hours.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 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
Kirsty, originally from Stockport, was living in Bali and engaged to a man who owned a wine business and restaurant, so was cautious about only buying alcohol from reputable suppliers.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Others, like Chevanni Davids, a 33-year-old South African man living in Bali, use them to maintain a general sense of well-being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 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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