Country guide - Jordan  

 
 

Introduction: Jordan shares borders with Israel, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The Dead Sea is to the north west and the Red Sea to the south west.

Official Name: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Area: 92,190 Sq Km (35,595 Sq Miles)
Population: 5,460,000
Continent: Middle East
Density per square mile: 153
Capital City: Amman
Religions: Most follow Islam, 93% Sunni Muslims, 5% Christians

Language: Arabic, English
Government: Constitutional Monarchy

Currency: Jordanian dinar
GDP: $22.8 billion
GDP Per Head: $4,300

Natural Resources: phosphates, potash, shale oil
Land Use: Arable Land %
Agriculture: wheat, barley, citrus, tomatoes, melons, olives; sheep, goats, poultry
Industry: Minerals, petroleum refining, tourism

Tourism: The British & Foreign Commonwealth office state 'There is a high threat to British individuals and organisations in the region as demonstrated by the terrorist attacks in Riyadh on 13 May. Reactions to developments in Iraq and on the Middle East Peace Process might be expressed through acts of violence against British nationals and organisations. There have been attacks on Western targets in Jordan'.

Natural Hazards: Periodic earthquakes & droughts.
Health Risks: No specific risks, but you should consider vaccinations for hepatitis, typhoid, polio and tetanus and diphtheria.

Climate: Jordan has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and cool damp winters. Average annualrainfall is 12 inches and average temperature ranges in Amman are from 4 to 12 degrees Celsius in January to 18 to 32 degrees Celsius in August.

Time: GMT/UTC + 2 hours
National Days: May 25

Visas: You require an entry visa to Jordan. You can obtain single entry visas, on arrival, at any port of entry, except for the King Hussein Bridge where it is essential to have a valid visa prior to arrival, (if you wish to visit Israel and the Palestinian Authority during your visit to Jordan it is better to obtain a multiple entry visa before departure). A single entry visa costs 10 Jordanian Dinars.

British Embassy Details

 

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