Capital: Jambi (also the largest city).
Borders: North: Riau.
West: West Sumatra.
South: Bengkulu and South Sumatra.
East: Berhala Strait and sea.
Geography: The east consists of lowlands with many mangroves, swamps, and rivers; the west borders the Barisan Mountains with volcanoes such as Gunung Kerinci (highest mountain in Sumatra, 3,805 m).
Economy: Primarily based on agriculture and plantations: palm oil (largest product), rubber, rice, tobacco, coconut, and maize.
There is also rubber processing and small-scale industry.
Highlights: Sungai Batanghari: the main river, used as the main transport route.
Muaro Jambi Temple Complex: important archaeological site of the Sriwijaya Empire, one of the largest temple complexes in Southeast Asia.
Nature Parks: Taman Nasional Kerinci Seblat (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), Berbak, Bukit Duabelas, and Bukit Tigapuluh – rich in biodiversity with Sumatran tigers, elephants, rhinos, and more.
The province has a strong Melayu Jambi culture, with influences from Minangkabau and Batak in some areas.
Motto: "Sepucuk Jambi sembilan lurah" (One Jambi, nine river regions).
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