Belitung

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Belitung ( Billiton also ) is east of Sumatra located in the Karimata Street Indonesian island.

Geography

Belitung is 4478 km ² and reaches Tajam a height of around 500 m. To the west lies the island of Bangka. Both islands form the Indonesian province of Bangka Belitung -. Belitung is inhabited by 160,000 people, the capital is Tanjung Pandan.

Economy

The most important industry is the mining of tin ore.

Culture

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