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___ JordanDestination Jordan, this page is about many aspects of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Here you will find comprehensive information about Jordan in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Jordan and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Jordan. |
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Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan | Al Urdun |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Jordan Background: For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states, Israel, and a large internal Palestinian population, through several wars and coup attempts. In 1989 he resumed parliamentary elections and gradually permitted political liberalization; in 1994 a formal peace treaty was signed with Israel. King ABDALLAH II - the eldest son of King HUSSEIN and Princess MUNA - assumed the throne following his father's death in February 1999. Since then, he has consolidated his power and established his domestic priorities, including an aggressive economic reform program. Jordan acceded to the World Trade Organization in January 2000, and signed free trade agreements with the United States in 2000, and with the European Free Trade Association in 2001. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) Jordan is a member state of the League of Arab States border countries: Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Palestine (West Bank) related countries: USA, Russia, United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Al Mamlakah al Urduniyah al Hashimiyah short form: Al Urdun int'l short form: Jordan int'l long form: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan formerly: Transjordan ISO Country Code: jo Actual Time: Sun-Oct-12 18:25 Local Time = UTC +2h Daylight Saving Time (DST) 31 March - 21 October 2005 (UTC +3) Capital City: Amman (pop. 1 million) Other Cities: Irbid (pop. 281 000), Az-Zarqa (pop. 421 000) Government: Type: Constitutional Monarchy Independence: 25 May 1946 Constitution: 8 January 1952 Geography: Location Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia, east of Israel Area: 92 300 sq km, (35 638 sq. mi.) Climate: Mostly arid desert; rainy season in west (November to April) People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Jordanian(s) Population (est.): 5.0 million. Ethnic groups: Mostly Arab but small communities of Circassians, Armenians, and Kurds. Religions: Sunni Muslim 96%, Christian 4%. Languages: Arabic (official), English. Literacy: 90% Natural resources: Phosphates, potash, shale oil. Agriculture products: Wheat, barley, citrus, tomatoes, melons, olives; sheep, goats, poultry. Industries: Phosphate mining, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, cement, potash, light manufacturing, tourism. Exports partners: USA 21.5%, Iraq 17.6%, Switzerland 6.5%, India 6.5%, Saudi Arabia 5.3% (2003). Imports partners: Saudi Arabia 11.3%, China 7.9%, Germany 7.9%, USA 6.8%, Iraq 6.5% (2003) Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Jordan King
Abdullah IIOfficial Website of King Of The Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan with his profile, vision, initiatives and pressroom. Queen
Rania Al - AbdullahHer Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah's site. HM
Queen Noor of JordanThe official Web site of H.M. Queen Noor of Jordan. HRH
Prince Hassan Bin TalalHRH Prince Hassan Bin Talal's Web Site. HM
King Hussein I of JordanTribute to the legacy of King Hussein, the father of modern Jordan. The National Assembly Jordan's Parliamentary System. National Information System of Jordan The National Information System of Jordan site includes comprehensive information on the country and on government functions, organizations and official agencies. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the USA Washington D.C. Embassy of Jordan in the UK Statistics Department of Statistics - DOS Jordan in figures. Jordan Maps Map of Jordan Political Map of Jordan.  Google
Earth JordanZoomable satellite view of Jordan. Google
Earth Map Amman Zoomable satellite view of Jordan's capital city. Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. |
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Jordan NewsAd-Dustour NewspaperJordan daily newspaper (in Arabic). Al-Ra'i National and international news (in Arabic). Jordan Times Jordan's English-language daily newspaper. Petra News Agency The Jordan News Agency. The Star Jordans political, economic and cultural weekly. |
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Arts & CultureKhalid Shoman Foundation. Darat al FununDarat al Funun is a home for the Arts and the artists of Jordan and the Arab world. The Jerash Festival The Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts takes place annually in late July. The site provides background and current news about the festival, as well as a program schedule. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of JordanCentral Bank of Jordan Home Page. ASE Amman Stock Exchange Ministry of Industry and Trade Official site of the ministry. Amman Chamber of Commerce Jordan Investment Promotion Corporation (IPC) Provides information on business and investment opportunities in Jordan, economic indicators and statistics, and Jordanian business news. __Transportation Royal Jordanian Royal Jordanian Airline, serves destinations in the Middle East, Europe and the USA. Royal Wings Amman, Levant's commuter airline, connects Amman, to the Red Sea and neighboring countries. |
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Destination Jordan - Country GuidesDiscover Jordan: Amman, Dead Sea, Um Qais, Gadara, Pella, Ummayed castles, City of Mosaics, Madaba, King's Highway, Petra, Kerak and Shobak, Wadi Rum, Aqaba.Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities The site provides abundant information on Jordan's history, monarchy, government, culture, archaeological and tourist sites, economy and services. Jordan Tourism Board The Official Tourism Site on Jordan, responsible for promoting Jordan tourism internationally. National Information System of Jordan The site offers also comprehensive information about the kingdom. Discover Jordan And rediscover an ancient land. Jordan Eco Tours Tourism company that operates both classical and ecologically orientated travels in Jordan and the Middle East. Petra Tours One of Jordan's largest travel and tourism companies. |
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EducationAl-Ahliyya Amman UniversityPrivately funded and managed university, founded in 1990. Philadelphia University Located near Amman. University of Jordan The first ever institution of higher education in Jordan, founded in 1962. Jordan Astronomical Society (JAS) The site offers information on its objectives, its previous and upcoming activities, as well as an interesting section entitled "Observing the Sky". National Library Site of Jordan's National Library (in Arabic). Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies The mission of the Institute involves research, publication, and the organization of lectures, conferences, and workshops in the fields of Christian and Judaic studies with direct or indirect relevance to the Arab and Islamic worlds. Royal Scientific Society (RSS) The RSS was established in 1970, a non-profit institution conducting scientific and technological research and development work related to the development process in Jordan with special attention to industrial research and services. |
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Environment & NatureFriends of EnvironmentAn independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization, formed in 1995 and specialized in environmental education. The Jordanian Network for Environmentally Friendly Industries (JNEFI) JNEFI's mission is to raise environmental awareness among the Jordanian Industries. |
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HistoryArabNet's Jordan pageSee History: History of Jordan Franciscan Archaeological Insitute Mount Nebo |
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SearchJordanLinks.comJordan index. Newsgroup of Jordan soc.culture.jordan Additional Information on JordanArab Net -- JordanBBC News Country Profile: Jordan Governments on the WWW: Jordan Open Directory Project: Jordan UT - MENIC: Countries: Jordan The Center for Middle Eastern Studies (University of Texas) on Jordan Wikipedia: Jordan The CIA World Factbook -- Jordan |
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