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Jordan Info
ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Amman
GEOGRAPHY
Jordan is a Middle East country situated in southwest Asia. It borders Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel. The territory of Jordan covers about 91,880 square kilometers.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 6.4 Million. Muslims account for about 92% of the population.
CLIMATE
Hot summers and cool winters. During summer the temperature average about 32 °C (89.6 °F) and in winter (November-April) brings moderately cool and sometimes cold weather, averaging about 13 °C (55.4 °F).
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Arabic is the official language. English is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+2 hrs
GMT +3 hrs in summer
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 8 AM to 3 PM
General: 9 AM to 6 PM
(Sunday to Thursday are the working days of the week. Friday & Saturday are considered as weekends)
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: May 25th
May Day: May 1st
Christmas: December 25th
New Year's Day: January 1st
Muslim Festivals (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
Islamic New Year
CURRENCY
Jordanian Dinar
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 191
Medical: 193
Fire: 199
Introduction to Jordan
Jordan, officially called the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in western Asia on the banks of the River Jordan and is relatively urbanized.A county with a long history, Jordan has seen several civilizations and has also served as an important trading centre during the Roman Empire. It offers stunning views of the desert, mountains and the sea.
Amman is the capital of Jordan and is also its largest city. Amman is the best base to explore Jordan. The city is built of white stone and has a few historical and cultural sites that impress travellers. West Amman is fairly more modern and east Amman houses residential areas.
The Citadel or Jabal al-Qal'a is located in the centre of the city. Towards the north of the citadel is the Ummayad Palace that offers excellent views of the city. The National Archaeological Museum in the citadel houses antiques from all over Jordan. The Roman Theatre houses a folk fare museum and a cultural museum.
The other historic places to visit include a Roman era Nymphaeum, Ammonite-era watchtower and Darat al Funun. The Rainbow street, close to Jabal Amman is excellent to take a walk. Travellers can enjoy a wonderful shopping experience in Amman. The Balad, Wakalat Street, Makkah Street, City Mall and Sharia Rainbow are some of the places worth shopping in.
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King Hussein Ben Talal Masjid in Amman, the capital of Jordan
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Jordan Overview
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Jordan, officially called the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in western Asia on the banks of the River Jordan and is relatively urbanized.
A county with a long history, Jordan has seen several civilizations and has also served as an important trading centre during the Roman Empire. It offers stunning views of the desert, mountains and the sea.
