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Middle East
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
🗺️ Amman, Jordan
Capital city
📍 31.9454°, 35.9284°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalAmman
TimezoneUTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population11.3M
Governmentparliamentary constitutional monarchy
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsVaries
Internet Code.jo
Internet Users93%
GDP per Capita$9,500
🌍 Geography
LocationMiddle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia, between Israel (to the west) and Iraq
Size Comparisonabout three-quarters the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Indiana
Climatemostly arid desert; rainy season in west (November to April)
Terrainmostly arid desert plateau; a great north-south geological rift along the west of the country is the dominant topographical feature and includes the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, and the Jordania...
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsJordanian 69.3%, Syrian 13.3%, Palestinian 6.7%, Egyptian 6.7%, Iraqi 1.4%, other 2.6% (2015 est.)
ReligionsMuslim 97.1% (official; predominantly Sunni), Christian 2.1% (majority Greek Orthodox, but some Greek and Roman Catholics, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Ort...
Median Age25.4 years
Life Expectancy76.5 years
National HolidayIndependence Day, 25 May (1946)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Handshakes are common but may be prolonged. Same-gender friends may kiss on both cheeks. Place your right hand over your heart after shaking hands as a sign of sincerity.
Dining
Jordanian hospitality is legendary - expect to be offered food and drink frequently. Eat with your right hand. Accepting tea or coffee is important. Meals are social occasions.
Key Phrases
Hello: مرحباPeace be upon you: السلام عليكمThank you: شكراًPlease: من فضلكYes / No: نعم / لا
Destinations in Jordan
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook