Jambi (Indonesia)
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Information for Authority record
Name (Hebrew)
ג'מבי (אינדונזיה)
Name (Latin)
Jambi (Indonesia)
Other forms of name
Djambi (Indonesia)
Coordinates
103.61 103.61 -1.59 -1.59 (gooearth )
Associated country
Indonesia
MARC
MARC
Sources of Information
- Independent (Jambi, Indonesia), Apr. 26, 1998:masthead (addresses given in Jambi, Indonesia)
- Ensik. nasional Indonesia, 1988-1991:v. 7, p. 318 (Jambi, Kota Madia; capitol city of Propinsi Jambi)
- Encyc. van Nederlandsch-Indië, 1917-1939:v. 1, p. 614 (Djambi; seat of the residency of the same name)
Wikipedia description:
Jambi is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Jambi. Located on the island of Sumatra, the city is a busy port on the Batang Hari River and an oil- and rubber-producing centre. The city is located 26 km (16 mi) from the ruins of Muaro Jambi Temple Compounds, an important city in the ancient Srivijaya kingdom. Nearby towns and villages include Mendalo (5.1 nmi (9.4 km; 5.9 mi)), Kinati (4.1 nmi (7.6 km; 4.7 mi)), Padang (4.5 nmi (8.3 km; 5.2 mi)), Tanjung Johor (3.2 nmi (5.9 km; 3.7 mi)), Paal Merah (2.8 nmi (5.2 km; 3.2 mi)), and Muara Kumpe (3.6 nmi (6.7 km; 4.1 mi)). Jambi City itself is an enclave within Muaro Jambi Regency. Jambi is served by the Sultan Thaha Airport.
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