an island of Asia in the East Indies, between Sumatra and Borneo; from the frit of which it is separated only by a narrow channel. This island is famous on account of its tin mines. The prince of the island, who is also possessor of the territory of Palambang on the river of the same name in Sumatra, where he has his constant residence, had a contract with the Dutch, by whose troops his authority and independence are preserved, for the tin which he compels his subjects to deliver to him at a low price. Their profit, it is said, was not less than 150,000l. annually. In consequence of the perfection which the miners had arrived at in the reduction of the ore, the tin of this island was preferred to the tin from Europe at the Canton market. E. Long. 105. 10. N. Lat. 13. 25.