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Province in Sumatra, Indonesia
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Bangka-Belitung, cutely abbreviated Babel, is a province in Indonesia consisting of the islands of Bangka and Belitung (Billiton), just off the south-eastern coast of Sumatra.
Bangka is one of the two main islands of the Bangka-Belitung province in Indonesia. This island has developed as an economic center.
Belitung (locally called Belitong, formerly Billiton) is one of the two main islands of the Bangka-Belitung province in Indonesia. While its big brother, Bangka, has developed as an economic center, Belitung generally remains a sleepy island.
By ferry
There are daily slow overnight ferries (~11 hours) and fast Bahari Express hydrofoils several times a day (~3 hours) from Palembang to Mentok, on the western side of Bangka.
Local transportation is shabby at best and it would be advisable to either rent a car or a motorcycle, but be careful to avoid colliding with reckless drivers from palm oil plantations.
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Pangkal Pinang · Regional · PGK
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Pangkal Pinang (also Pangkalpinang) is the largest city on the island of Bangka and the capital of Bangka-Belitung province.
Manggar is the capital city of East Belitung Regency on the island of Belitung, Indonesia.
Sungai Liat is a town in Bangka-Belitung. It is the capital city of Bangka Regency.
Tanjung Pandan is the capital city of Belitung Regency on the island of Belitung, Indonesia.
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