Bangka-Belitung Islands

Situated off the southeastern coast of Sumatra, the Bangka Belitung Islands province comprises the main islands of Bangka and Belitung along with numerous smaller landmasses. Established as Indonesia's 31st province in 2000, it is renowned for its rich tin mining history and serves as a maritime hub bordered by the Bangka Strait, Natuna Sea, Java Sea, and Karimata Strait.