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Jordan



Basic Information:

Official Name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Population: 6,540,500
Area: 92,300 km2
Capital City: Amman
Major Religion: Islam (Sunni)
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +2
Current time: 06:54am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 962
Region: Asia
Language: Arabic
Useful Travel Phrases in: Arabic

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.seejordan.org
Electricity: 230V
Electrical Socket:

Type C

Type D

Type F

Type G

Type J


Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Petra
  • Amman Citadel
  • Karak Castle

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)