town of Bessarabia in European Turkey, seated on the river Nisster, in E. Long. 29.5. N. Lat. 46.40. It is remarkable for being the place of retreat of Charles XII. after he was defeated by the Russians at the battle of Pultowa in 1709.

Bendermassen, a town of the island of Borneo in Asia, and capital of a kingdom of the same name. It has a good harbour; and stands in E. Long. 113.50. S. Lat. 2.40.