JORDAN
Language → Arabic
Population (around) → 10,374,112
Currency → Jordanian dinar (JOD) د.ا
General weather Overview
Jordan’s weather varies from the Mediterranean to desert-like conditions. As a result, it is a significantly dry and warm country. The intensity of rain is only
somewhat higher during a few humid months every year. The typical daily temperature varies depending on the season, ranging from moderate with cool evenings to near to intense desert heat. Different climates exist depending on the areas. Although the eastern desert is tolerable in the summer, the southern desert is a torment. It may get quite chilly in the winter, and it may even snow
Cities
Amman / Capital – Madaba – Dana Nature Reserve – Aqaba – Al-Karak – Amman –
Ajloun – Jerash – Dead Sea – Wadi Rum – Petra
Fun facts
- Jordan hosted the first women's sports tournament in the Middle East. In a country where it was once frowned upon for a woman to kick a ball, 2016 was a big year for women's sports in Jordan. FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. In 2005 it was King Abdullah II who founded the first women's national team. The Jordan U17 team training with a British coach
- The ruins of Petra are immense by any measure, but incredibly, around 85% of the site has yet to be discovered. Many more mysteries lie beneath the ground that may provide clues to Petra's earliest origins and later Greek and Byzantine periods in history
- Jordan is known as the country where you can swim in the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is at the lowest point on earth, 400 meters below sea level. It is so far from the sun that harmful UV rays cannot reach it. Although the temperature is warmer than the higher elevations in the area
Some popular local foods
Mansaf, Falafel, Bedouin tea and coffee, Kunafa, Maqluba, Roasted
nuts, Shawarma, Zaarb, Fattet hummus
Some native animals:
Asiatic jackal, Desert fox, Striped hyena, Wolves, Camels, Arabian Oryx,
Dorcas Gazelle, Sand Cat, Nubian Ibex
Couple of reasons to visit
- The vast and varied landscape of Jordan provides a perfect backdrop for stargazing. Most camps in Wadi Rum and the Dana Biosphere Reserve ensure that you can enjoy a unique experience under the night sky
- Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the great outdoors from Dana Village, either alone or with guided tours! Jordan’s largest nature reserve is covered with cliffs carved from limestone and sandstone. Its vast and varied landscape is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species for you to observe
- An hour north of Amman is Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Prepare to stroll through this vast archeological site and explore the impressive oval square, the columned street, the nearby intact amphitheaters, and Hadrian's Gate
- Aqaba offers photogenic mountain landscapes and deep blue waters. These Red Sea waters are perfect for diving, swimming, and snorkeling amongst the coral. The tank that lies at the bottom of the Red Sea is an iconic attraction that divers love to explore
