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OverviewThe Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with a developing economy and a modern infrastructure. Western culture features prominently in the lives of many Jordanians; however, at the same time, Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the conservative foundation for the country's customs, laws and practices. Tourist facilities are widely available, although quality may vary depending on price and location.Popular DestinationsCity
Amman is the capital and largest city of of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Amman forms a great base for exploring the country and does, in fact, hold a few... Read more
City
Aqaba is the Jordan's only port city, located on the Gulf of Aqaba at the southernmost extremity of the kingdom. Read more
Historic
Petra, the fabled 'rose red city, half as old as time', is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and... Read more
City
Madaba is a small town in central Jordan located south of the capital Amman on the King's Highway, some 10 km from Hesban. A town with a long history, Madaba... Read more
Nature
Wadi Rum is a spectacularly scenic desert valley (wadi in Arabic) in the southern Jordan. The genuine attraction of the Wadi Rum is the desert itself, best... Read more
Historic
Jerash, a city in northern Jordan, is famous for its Roman ruins. The archaeological site is popular for tourists, second only to Petra. Read more
Waterbody
The water in the Dead Sea is extremely salty, and has been estimated to be the saltiest major body of water in the world. Its name is derived from the fact... Read more
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Queen Alia International Airport (Arabic: مطار الملكة علياء الدولي; transliterated: Matar al-Malikah 'Alya' ad-Dowaly) A two terminal... Read more
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Country InfoCapital: AmmanPopulation: 6,198,000 Area: 92,300 km² Density: 67 inhabitants per km² Currency: JOD
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