island in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, Indonesia
- Not to be confused with Bangka (Sulawesi).
Bangka is one of the two main islands of the Bangka-Belitung province in Indonesia. This island has developed as an economic center.
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- 1 Pangkal Pinang — capital of Bangka-Belitung province
- 2 Mentok — capital of West Bangka regency
- 3 Koba — capital of Central Bangka regency
- 4 Sungai Liat — capital of Bangka regency
- 5 Toboali — capital of South Bangka regency
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The average rainy season occurs from October to April.
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Surf at Tanjung Kerasak beach, South Bangka.
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White pepper, a commonly used ingerdient in Chinese, Thai, and Portuguese cuisines.
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West Bangka region is a highly malarious area.
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- South Sumatra — nearby province on the mainland of Sumatra.