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Jordan

History

Britain established the Emirate of Transjordan under Abdullah I.
Jordan became independent, marking the start of modern sovereign statehood.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Jordan.
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CapitalAmman
Population11.7M
Area89,342 km2
CurrencyJordanian dinar

Short facts

RegionWestern Asia / Middle East
LanguageArabic
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Petra: The rose-red Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs, one of the world's great wonders.
  • Wadi Rum: Mars-like red desert of sandstone pillars, Bedouin camps, and Lawrence of Arabia history.
  • Dead Sea: The lowest point on earth, with therapeutic mineral-rich waters and salt formations.

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Planning questions

What is Jordan known for?Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea.
What is the capital?Amman.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?25 May.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Food & drink

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Known for

PetraWadi RumDead SeaAmmanKebabTea
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