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JordanThe Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, commonly called Jordan is an Arab country in the Middle East. It is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Israel/Palestinian Authority to the west. It shares with Israel/Palestinian Authority the coastlines of the Dead Sea, and the Gulf of Aqaba with Israel/Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. more... National name:Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniya al-HashimiyahLand Area:35,637 sq mi (92,300 sq km) excludes West Bank Capital City:Amman Population: 5,759,732 (growth rate: 2.6%); birth rate: 21.8/1000; infant mortality rate: 17.4/1000; life expectancy: 78.2; density per sq mi: 162 Language:Arabic (official), English Government:Constitutional hereditary monarchy Ethnicity/race:Arab 98%, Circassian 1%, Armenian 1% Religion: Islam (Sunni) 92%, Christian 6% (mostly Greek Orthodox), other 2% Prime Minister:Adnan Badran (2004) Largest city:Amman, 2,677,500 (metro. area), 1,293,200 Ruler: King Abdullah II (1999) History of JordanThe land that became Jordan forms part of the history-rich Fertile Crescent region. Its known history began around 2000 B.C., when Semitic Amorites settled around the Jordan River in the area called Canaan. Subsequent invaders and settlers included Hittites, Egyptians, Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Arab Muslims, Christian Crusaders, Mameluks, Ottoman Turks, and, finally, the British. At the end of World War I, the territory now comprising Israel, Jordan, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem was awarded to the United Kingdom by the League of Nations as the mandate for Palestine. more... Overview of the Jordan's EconomyGDP at PPP:$25.5 billionLiteracy rate:91% (2003 est.) Per capita:$4,500 Real growth rate:5.1% Inflation: 3.2% Unemployment: 15% official rate; actual rate is approximately 30% Arable land: 3% Agriculture: wheat, barley, citrus, tomatoes, melons, olives; sheep, goats, poultry Labor force: 1.41 million; services 82.5%, industry 12.5%, agriculture 5% (2001 est.). Industries: phosphate mining, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, cement, potash, inorganic chemicals, light manufacturing, tourism. Natural resources: phosphates, potash, shale oil. Exports:$3.2 billion (f.o.b., 2004 est.): clothing, phosphates, fertilizers, potash, vegetables, manufactures, pharmaceuticals. Imports: $7.6 billion (f.o.b., 2004 est.): crude oil, machinery, transport equipment, food, live animals, manufactured goods Major trading partners: U.S., Iraq, Switzerland, India, Saudi Arabia, China, Germany (2003). Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of Jordan | Demographics of Jordan | Climate of Jordan | Food and Dining Jordan Fact for TravellersVisa: Passport valid for six months required by all. more... Time Zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from April to September) Calling code: 962. Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD) Electricity: 230 volts AC, 50Hz. Lamp sockets are screw-type, and there is a wide range of wall sockets Location: Middle East. Government of JordanGeography of JordanJordan is a Middle Eastern country, bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south and Israel and West Bank to the west. All these border lines add up to 1619 km. The Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea also touch the country, and thus Jordan has a coastline of 26 km. more... Shopping in JordanEvery town will have a souk (market), and there are also many good craft and jewelry shops. There is a particularly good gold and jewelry market in Amman. Special items include: Hebron glass; mother-of-pearl boxes; pottery; backgammon sets; embroidered tablecloths; jewelled rosaries and worry beads; nativity sets made of olive wood; leather hassocks; old and new brass and copper items; and caftans hand-embroidered with silver and gold thread. more... Also Read: Foreign relations of Jordan | Music of Jordan | Tourist Attractions in Jordan | Activities in Jordan
Sights The main attractions within Fayyum city are Egyptians living tourist-free lives. Visitors who weren’t ossified by the Islamic architecture in Cairo should visit the Mamluk Mosque of Khawand Asal-Bay, about lkm west of the town center along the canal. The restored mosque was named for the favorite concubine of the Sultan Qaytbay. For a [...]
Language Glossary - Arabic
Classical Arabic, Fusha, was the language of pre-Islamic Arabs (back in Al-Jahilyyah, the period of ignorance) and the 7th-century Qur’an. Its complex rules of grammar were not derived until the Umayyad period, when the Islamic Empire rapidly expanded to include peoples of non-Arab origin (i.e., Turks and Persians). Today, both the [...]
Near Aqaba: Wadi Rum
Those who most appreciate the majestic grandeur of Wadi Rum revel in its inaccessibility. Few buses and no service come here, and most Jordanians have never been to this area located nearly 300km south of Amman. Buses and service along the Desert Highway can drop you off 25km north of Aqaba at [...]
Sights
Yemenieh Reef, just south of the Marine Research Center beyond the port, ranks among die world’s best for scoping fish, if that’s what you go tor. The new Royal Diving Center (tef. 31 75 30) in the Yemenieh area rents out snorkeling and diving equipment. Most luxury hotels also rent out equipment and organize outings. [...]
Food
Aqaba’s fare is only fair. Fresh fish, the obvious staple of a sea-side town, is actually a rarity here. Because of the low plankton content in the clear northern waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, there are few edible sea creatures afloat. Jordanians are not permitted to fish richer Saudi waters and the Egyptian export [...]
Accommodations
A question has long circulated among budget travelers (or at least among budget travelers trying to impress other budget travelers): which is higher in Aqabaâ€ temperatures, tan lines, or prices? Sleeping near the beach or in an air-conditioned room will set you back several dinars. Several cheap hotels occupy the streets near Ailah Sq.â€ shop around before [...]
Practical Information
Aqaba’s overheated atmosphere has a discernible effect on human behavior. People drive like idiots here, even more so than in the rest of the country; there are (ignored) road signs telling drivers to lay off their horns. Aqaba is also far more lax about morality than the rest of Jordan. Hotels and most restaurants [...]
Orientation
Extending from King Hussein’s villa on the Israeli border to the huge, fenced-in port facilities 4km down the arching corniche to the southeast, Aqaba is one elongated beach. Luxury hotels and military complexes have gobbled up a good part of the beach near town. Four countries come together in the small northern tip of the [...]
Aqaba
Set in a natural amphitheater beneath a curtain of rugged hills, Aqaba is land-locked Jordan’s sole toe-hold on the Red Sea. A more spectacular scene than the reddish mountains, however, lurks under the sea: legions of brilliantly colored creatures flit through a surreal universe of coral. Aqaba is an important trade and military center, and [...]
Al-Madras and Al-Barid
The region around Petra harbors a wealth of minor archeological pleasures, but only those within walking or donkey-riding distance are accessible. All roads in this isolated area lead back to the Kings” Highway, not to outlying sites. The peripheral location of the sites is a blessing; outside Petra, imported commercialism has neither altered [...]
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