About Jordan
JORDAN
> General InformationIn 1921 Emir Abdullah ibn Al-Hussein secured recognition for the Emirate of Trans-Jordan that became fully established in 1923.
Fully independence came on May 25, 1946. In 1950 it became Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
King |
His Majesty King Abdullah son of the late his Majesty King Hussein I |
Principal Cities |
Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Salt, Kerak, Aqaba, Mafraq, Tafileh, and Ma'an. |
Area |
97,740 km2 |
Population |
6.1 million (estimate 2007) |
Capital |
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Capital area |
About 8,231 km2 |
Capital population |
2.5 million (2006 estimate) |
Official language |
Arabic |
Second language |
English |
Time |
GMT +02:00 - US EST +7 |
Electricity |
220 Volts, 50 AC |
Currency |
Jordanian Dinar |
Dialing Code |
00962 |
> Location
Southwestern Asia, situated near the south-eastern coast of the Mediterranean sea, bounded on the north by Syria, on the east by Iraq and Saudi Arabia, on the south by Saudi Arabia and the Gulf of Aqaba, and on the west by Palestine.
> Historical Places