Bangka–Belitung Islands is a province of Indonesia,that consist two main big islands, Bangka and Belitung, and several smaller ones that 470 islands lie east of the Sumatran mainland and northeast of South Sumatra province. The Bangka Strait separates Sumatra and Bangka, and the Gaspar Strait separates Bangka and Belitung.The province was formerly part of South Sumatra, but became a separate province in 2000. In 2004 its population was 1,012,655. The capital is Kota Pangkal Pinang.
These islands are the largest producer of tin in Indonesia. They also produce white pepper. Many people call this island with Tin Paradise.
Bangka Belitung has many beaches and smaller islands which have attracted tourists from around the world. The most well known beaches are Matras, Parai, Tanjung Pesona, Batu Bedaun, Remodong, Pasir Padi, Tanjung Kelian, Rebo, and Telok Uber Beach.
by ramadhani
Cool.... Babel is one of the best islands in the world!
ReplyDeleteRight next to the Batu Berdaun beach (which is mentioned above) is the sea turtle hatchery Tukik Babel, which is worth visiting if you are on any of the above mentioned beaches, because it is just a few minutes drive away. In Tukik Babel you can witness how Green Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles are born and raised for 2 months, until released into the open sea. You can also see some huge adult sea turtles, or get involved in releasing the small ones.
ReplyDeleteFor more information see www.tukikbabel.org