- 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.
Cities
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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
Other destinations
[edit]Understand
[edit]Climate
[edit]The average rainy season occurs from October to April.
Get in
[edit]Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Do
[edit]Surf at Tanjung Kerasak beach, South Bangka.
Buy
[edit]White pepper, a commonly used ingerdient in Chinese, Thai, and Portuguese cuisines.
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Stay safe
[edit]West Bangka region is a highly malarious area.
Go next
[edit]- South Sumatra — nearby province on the mainland of Sumatra.