Bangka Belitung Islands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bangka Belitung Islands
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| Motto(s):
Serumpun Sebalai
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Location of Bangka Belitung in Indonesia
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| Established | 4 December 2000 | ||
| Capital and largest city |
Pangkal Pinang | ||
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| • Body | Bangka Belitung Islands Provincial Government | ||
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| • Total | 16,424.14 km2 (6,341.40 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 27th in Indonesia | ||
| Highest elevation | 669 m (2,195 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,430,900 | ||
| • Rank | 29th in Indonesia | ||
| • Density | 87.1218/km2 (225.644/sq mi) | ||
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| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) | ||
| HDI |  0.682 (Medium) |
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| HDI rank | 15th in Indonesia (2014) | ||
The Bangka Belitung Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Bangka Belitung) is a province of Indonesia. It is made up of two main islands, Bangka and Belitung, and several smaller ones. This province is known for its beautiful beaches and interesting history. Its capital city is Pangkal Pinang.
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Where are the Bangka Belitung Islands?
The Bangka Belitung Islands are surrounded by water. To the west is the Bangka Strait. The Natuna Sea is to the north. To the south, you'll find the Java Sea. And to the east, there's the Karimata Strait.
People and Population
As of 2017, about 1.43 million people live in Bangka Belitung. This makes it the 29th most populated province in Indonesia. The largest city and capital is Pangkal Pinang.
Who Lives Here?
Many different groups of people live in Bangka Belitung. Most people (about 71%) are Malay. Other groups include Javanese, Chinese, and Buginese people. This mix of cultures makes the province very interesting!
What Languages are Spoken?
The official language is Indonesian. However, people also speak local languages like Bangka Malay and Belitung Malay. Some people also speak Hakka and Buginese.
What Religions are Practiced?
Most people in Bangka Belitung are Muslim (about 89%). Other religions practiced here include Buddhism, Confucianism, Protestantism, and Roman Catholicism.
Government and Leadership
The Bangka Belitung Islands province was officially created on December 4, 2000. It is led by a Governor. The current Governor is Erzaldi Rosman Djohan. The provincial government works to manage the islands and help the people who live there.
Images for kids
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The fort of Toboali was built in 1825 to defend Bangka's tin mines.
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A marsh ecosystem in Bangka Island.
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Pangkal Pinang, the capital city and largest city in the province.
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Tanjung Tinggi Beach. Bangka Belitung has many beautiful open seas and islands.
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A Taoist temple in Pangkalpinang.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Bangka-Belitung para niños
