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Jambi, Province in Sumatra, Indonesia

The province spans 49,026 square kilometers of land area, stretching from the eastern coast of Sumatra to the Barisan Mountains in the west.

The region formed part of the Srivijaya Empire in 685 CE and developed into a significant trading center along the Strait of Malacca.

The population consists primarily of Jambi Malays, Javanese, and Chinese Indonesians, with Islam practiced by ninety-six percent of inhabitants.

The Batanghari River, extending through the province, enables deep-draft vessel navigation from Jambi city to the sea for approximately 80 kilometers.

Mount Kerinci, located within the province boundaries, stands as the highest volcanic peak in Southeast Asia within Kerinci Seblat National Park.

Location: Indonesia

Inception: January 6, 1957

Capital city: Jambi

Elevation above the sea: 69 m

Website: http://www.jambiprov.go.id

Shares border with: Riau, Riau Islands, South Sumatra, Bengkulu, West Sumatra

Email: diskominfo@jambiprov.go.id

Website: http://jambiprov.go.id

GPS coordinates: -1.60333,103.58333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17

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