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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Map of Bangka (Sumatra)

  • 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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