A Brief Description The small Kingdom of Jordan occupies a strategic location in the Middle East. This arid and ancient land (of biblical fame) has witnessed centuries of conquests and invading armies. After World War I ended, the Ottoman Turks were finally driven out, and the British influence began. Jordan gained it's independence in 1946, and since the death of King Hussein in 1999, his eldest son, King Abdallah II assumed the throne. The King subsequently began a very aggressive and progressive economic reform program, and Jordan now participates in the World Trade Organization, the European Free Trade Association and other economic associations. The modern (and historic) city of Amman, the capital city, is only five hours driving time from anywhere in the country, and it serves as the administrative and commercial center. The country's major tourist attraction is the rose-red city of Petra, founded around 1000 BC. For more info on Jordan, click here. The stone houses of Amman, Jordan Travel the World through Poster Art! Facts and Figures Name Jordan (long form) Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Population 5,759,700 Population & Density (all countries) here Capital City Amman (1.3 mil ) metro (2.8 mil) Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Currency Converter here Languages Arabic (official), English Flag here National Day May 25 Religions Sunni Muslim (92%), Christian (6%) Geographic Coordinates Latitude/Longitude (Capital City) 31º 57' N, 35º 56' E Relative Location Jordan is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. Positioned in the Middle East, a recognized geographical region of southwestern Asia, the country is bordered by Israel, Syria (Golan Heights), Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Land Statistics Coastline 16 miles (26 km) Land Areas (land) 35,510 sq miles (91,971 sq km) (water) 127 sq miles (329 sq km) (TOTAL) 35,637 sq miles (92,300sq km) Land Area (all countries) here Landforms Jordan is generally a flat desert plateau, east and west, as the western edges of the Syrian and Ard As Sawwan deserts stretch across the land. In the west, the Great Rift Valley (high hills and mountains) separates the East and West Banks of the Jordan River. Significant bordering bodies of water include the Dead Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Sea of Galilee. Highest Point Jabal Ram - 5,689 ft. (1,734 m) Lowest Point Dead Sea - (-1,349 ft.) (-411 m) below sea level Land Divisions 12 governorates, including: Ajlun, Al 'Aqabah, Al Balqa', Al Karak, Al Mafraq, 'Amman, At Tafilah, Az Zarqa', Irbid, Jarash, Ma'an and Madaba.

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