Jordan Country Guide | Guide to Jordan

Country Guide Jordan

Capital: Amman

Population: 5,703,000

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% (several small Shi'a Muslim and Druze populations) (2001 est.)

Government: constitutional monarchy

Languages: Arabic (official), English widely understood among upper and middle classes

Climate: mostly arid desert; rainy season in west (November to April)

Phone Code: 962

Festivals in Jordan

Ancient Roman Re-enactment [article]

Dead Sea Ultra Marathon [snippet]

Dead Sea Ultra Marathon [web site]

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Jordan Accommodation

Hotels in Jordan

Jordan Flights

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Jordan Tours

Tours in Jordan

Further Jordan Resources

Jordan Tourism Board [web site]

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