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| The Kingdom of Jordan, which once captivated ancient travelers, continues to enthrall a whole new generation as a modern, vibrant nation.
From the haunting, primeval starkness of Wadi Rum, to the teeming center of urban Amman; from the majestic ruins of bygone civilizations to the timeless splendor of the Dead Sea, Jordan is unveiled as a unique destination offering breathtaking and mysterious sights, high standard accommodations, exquisite cuisine and countless activities that can provide visitors with inspiration, motivation, and rejuvenation.
Marveling at herds of gazelles and oryx and migrating birds, camping amidst the grandeur of Wadi Rum or Dana Reserve, trekking the ancient caravan trails from the highlands of Moab and Edom, hiking the wooded hills of biblical Gilead, or experiencing the unique, cleaning mud baths of the Dead Sea are just but a few examples.
The new stream of luxury hotels emerging in Amman, Petra, Aqaba and the Dead Sea is just adding quality to a refined product that is distinct, accessible and friendly. A product that is home to a new display of modern meeting facilities and unique venues for incentive travel.
Whether it is a conference for 5000 people, a lavish dinner in the peerless desert of Wadi Rum, a barbecue at the shores of the Dead Sea ( the lowest point on earth ), or a reception atop a medieval castle overlooking the Jordan Valley, the amicable and competent people of Jordan will ensure a once in a life time memorable encountering.
Quick Facts:
Population: 5,315,987 (October 2002 est.)
Ethnic groups: Arab 98%, Circassian 1%, Armenian 1%
Languages: Arabic (official), English widely understood
Country name:
Conventional long form: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Conventional short form: Jordan
Local short form: Al Urdun
Local long form: Al Mamlakah al Urduniyah al Hashimiyah
Former: Transjordan
Government type: constitutional monarchy
Capital:Amman
Administrative divisions:
12 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Ajlun, Al 'Aqabah, Al Balqa', Al Karak, Al Mafraq, 'Amman, At Tafilah, Az Zarqa', Irbid, Jarash, Ma'an, Madaba
Executive Branch:
Chief of state: King Abdallah II (since 7 February 1999); Crown Prince HAMZAH (half brother of the monarch, born 29 March 1980)
head of government: Prime Minister Ali Abul RAGHEB (since 19 June 2000)
Cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the monarch
Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Religions:
Sunni Muslim 92%, Christian 6% (majority Greek Orthodox, but some Greek and Roman Catholics, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, and Protestant denominations), other 2%
Land boundaries: 1,635 km
Border countries:
Iraq 181 km, Israel 238 km, Saudi Arabia 744 km, Syria 375 km, West Bank 97 km |
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+-Travel Guide to Amman, Jordan : Amman, a sprawling city spread over 19 hills, or jebels is the modern, as well as the ancient capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Known as Rabbath-Ammon during prehistoric periods and later as Philadelphia, the ancient city that was once part of the Decapolis league, now boasts a population of around 1.5 million.
+-Travel Guide to Madabe : Madaba, the City of Mosaics, the city, best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, is home to the famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of colored stone, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.
+-Travel Guide to Petra Jordan : The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordans national treasures and by far its best known tourist attraction. Located about three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy of the Nabataens, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2000 years ago.
+-Travel Guide to Jerash Jordan : A close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan, the ancient city of Jerash boasts as unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years.
The city's golden age came under Roman rule and the site is now generally acknowledged to be one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates. Beneath its external Graeco - Roman veneer, Jerash also preserves a subtle blend of east and west. Its architecture, religion and languages reflect a process by which two powerful cultures meshed and coexisted, The Graeco - Roman world of the Mediterranean basin and the ancient traditions of the Arab Orient.
+-Travel Guide to Ajloun Jordan : The marvels of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military architecture have given north Jordan two of the most important ecological and historical attractions in the Middle East the sprawling pine forests of the Ajloun-Dibbine area, and the towering Arab-Islamic castle at Ajloun that helped to defeat the Crusaders eight centuries ago
+-Travel Guide to Aqaba Jordan : Aqaba, with its clean sandy beaches and transparent waters, is an ideal location for both relaxation and water sports. Sunbathing, Swimming, para-sailing, water skiing and jet skiing, are just some of the activities to partake in.
+-Jordan Highway : First mentioned by name in the Bible (Numbers 20:17 and 21:22), the King's Highway was the route that Moses wished to follow as he led his people north through the land of Edom, which today is in southern Jordan. The name may, however, derive from the even earlier episode recounted in Genesis 14, when an alliance of "four kings from the north" marched their troops along this route to do battle against the five kings of the Cities of the Plain, including the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
+-Map and Geography of Jordan : Map of Jordan, the most comprehensive website about the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the Internet, including tourism, economy, photo gallery, facts & figures, traditions, games, sports, Jordan sites, and greeting cards, weather forecast, maps
+-History of Jordan : The Nabataeans were the first known inhabitants of the area that is now Jordan. The Romans absorbed it into their empire, as part of the province of Arabia, in AD 106. Shortly after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in AD 632, Arab armies entered the region and established the Umayyad dynasty. However, this became something of a provincial backwater after the conquest of Baghdad. During the 11th and 12th centuries, Jordan was the scene of some of the major conflicts between the Christian Crusaders and Islamic forces. Salah ad Din (known in the West as Saladin) and his successors ruled Jordan from his main seat of power in Egypt from the late 12th century until they were displaced by the Mamluks, a race of mostly Kurdish and Circassian origin
+-Embassies of Jordan : An updated list of all foreign embassies in Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
+-Foreign Embassies in Jordan : Updated list of embassies in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
+-Food and Drinks of Jordan : The cuisine varies, although most restaurants have a mixed menu which includes both Arabic and European dishes
+-Jordan Travel Tips : The weather in Jordan is pleasurable for travel throughout the year. Amman is sunny and cloudless from May to October, with temperatures averaging approximately 25C.
+-Transportation Information in Jordan : An updated list of airlines in Amman, Kingdom of Jordan
+-Visa Requirements for Jordan : Transit passengers continuing their journey to another country by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. Some nationalities may obtain a seven-day transit visa upon arrival if travelling from a neighbouring Arab country. Enquire at any Embassy
+-Weathers in Jordan : Lastest weather forecast for Amman Aqaba / Jordan Weather Forecast Queen Alia Airport / Jordan Weather Forecast Aqaba / Jordan Weather Forecast
+-Arabic Phrases : Here are some of the basic words and phrases in Arabic that will help you get started in Jordan and throughout the Middle East.
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