Jordan
A desert kingdom guarding one of the ancient world's great wonders, Jordan carved the rose-red city of Petra straight into its sandstone cliffs.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Horizontal bands of black, white and green with a red chevron at the hoist bearing a white seven-pointed star. The Pan-Arab bands recall the Abbasid, Umayyad and Fatimid dynasties, the red chevron the Hashemites, and the star's seven points the opening verses of the Quran.
Jordan FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Amman |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 10,428,241 |
| Area | 89,341 km² |
| Population density | 117 /km² |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar (JOD) JD |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Calling code | +962 |
| Internet TLD | .jo |
| Time zones | UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | JO / JOR |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Petra, a city carved into rock over 2,000 years ago, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- Wadi Rum, a vast sandstone desert, has stood in for Mars in many films.
- It shares the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's land surface, along its western edge.
- Amman, the capital, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Jordan FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
What is the population of Jordan?
Jordan has a population of about 10,428,241.
What currency does Jordan use?
Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD).
What languages are spoken in Jordan?
The official language of Jordan is Arabic.
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