Bali

American

[bah-lee, bal-ee] / ˈbɑ li, ˈbæl i /

noun

an island in Indonesia, E of Java. 2,147 sq. mi. (5,561 sq. km). Singaraja.
one of a breed of domesticated banteng cattle, Bos banteng domesticus, raised for milk and meat and as a work animal.

Bali British

/ ˈbɑːlɪ /

noun

an island in Indonesia, east of Java: mountainous, rising over 3000 m (10 000 ft). Capital: Denpasar. Pop: 3 151 162 (2000). Area: 5558 sq km (2146 sq miles)

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Bali Cultural

Island of southern Indonesia east of Java.

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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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A minibus carrying Chinese tourists crashed Friday on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, killing five and leaving eight others injured, police said.

From Barron's

Sandiford attended a press conference in the Bali prison in a wheelchair hours before she was due to fly home.

From BBC

Sandiford, a grandmother, was sentenced to death on the island of Bali in 2013 after she was convicted of trafficking drugs.

From Barron's

Standing where her family home once was, Ruth Deidree Boelan closed her eyes and prayed for relatives missing in devastating flash floods that swept resort island Bali this year.

From Barron's

Just east of Bali, Lombok boasts the same azure beaches and stunning views as its famous neighbour, but without the exasperating crowds.

From BBC

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