Bangka

geographical name

Bang·​ka ˈbaŋ-kə How to pronounce Bangka (audio)
variants or Banka
island of Indonesia off southeastern Sumatra; chief town Pangkalpinang area 4609 square miles (11,983 square kilometers), population 251,639

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“Bangka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bangka. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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