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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Wilkinson was arrested in Canggu, on the south coast of Bali, the following day.

From BBC

Schaefer was released from a Bali jail on Tuesday morning after receiving a number of remissions for good behaviour.

From BBC

In Bali, Colombia and Thailand, the strains of housing American remote workers paid in dollars have inspired locals to mount protests against a wave of gentrification.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tommy Schaefer, 32, was released last week from prison on the island of Bali and moved to an immigration detention facility there on Friday.

From Barron's

Flooding in parts of Indonesia's popular resort island of Bali prompted hundreds of people, including dozens of tourists, to seek safety, a local disaster official said Tuesday.

From Barron's

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