Bangka-Belitung
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Bangka-Belitung is a province in Indonesia consisting of the islands of Bangka and Belitung (Billiton), just off the south-eastern coast of Sumatra.
[edit] Regions
The province is divided into seven regencies:
[edit] Cities
The only cities worth mentioning are
- Pangkal Pinang — capital of Bangka-Belitung
- Tanjung Pandan — capital of Belitung
- Manggar — capital of Belitung Timur
- Sungai Liat — capital of Bangka
- Mentok — capital of Bangka Barat
- Koba — capital of Bangka Tengah
- Toboali — capital of Bangka Selatan
[edit] Other destinations
Belinyu, Jebus, Sungai Selan, Batu Rusa.
[edit] Understand
Bangka and Belitung serve as relaxing weekend breaks for office-goers in Jakarta and Palembang.
[edit] Talk
[edit] Get in
Daily flights connect both Pangkal Pinang and Tanjung Pandan to Jakarta as well as Palembang. Sriwijaya Air,Batavia Air, Adam Air and Lion Air are the airlines that serve this route.
[edit] Get around
Local transportation is shabby at best and it would be advisable to either rent a car or a motorcycle .
[edit][add listing] See
The primary attraction of these islands are the lovely long, clean and tout-free beaches, with crystal clear and surprisingly calm seawater. The society's cultures are dominated by Malay and Hakka Chinese.
[edit] Itineraries
Both Bangka and Belitung offer similar experiences for the tourist, but Belitung is considerably more laid back of the two.
[edit][add listing] Drink
[edit] Stay safe
Hotel Mitra. Jl.Mentok No 3 Pangkalpinang. Phone 62-717-439071. Fax. 62-717-424265
[edit] Get out
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