Bangka Belitung Islands
Bangka Belitung Islands, Island province in eastern Sumatra, Indonesia
The province spans two main islands, Bangka and Belitung, connected by the Gelasa Strait, featuring white sand beaches and granite rock formations.
The region developed into a global tin production center from 1710, leading to significant Chinese migration and establishing international trade connections.
The islands maintain a diverse population mix of Malay, Chinese Hakka, and Javanese communities, each contributing to local traditions and culinary practices.
Regular domestic flights connect Pangkalpinang Airport to Jakarta, while ferries transport visitors between the main islands through coastal ports.
The extensive tin mining operations created numerous water-filled craters across the landscape, which now serve as natural reservoirs for local communities.
Location: Indonesia
Inception: November 21, 2000
Capital city: Pangkal Pinang
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Shares border with: Riau Islands, South Sumatra, West Kalimantan
Email: info@babelprov.go.id
Website: https://babelprov.go.id
GPS coordinates: -2.10000,106.10000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
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