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Jordan

by terence

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It might not generally be thought of as a prime tourist destination, especially with the tense situation in the Middle East, but Jordan has a stunning variety of destinations that should not be overlooked. From the sweeping vistas and Greco-Roman remains of Amman, the capital, all the way down to Aqaba and its renowned sunsets on the Red Sea, Jordan has a lot to offer. Just a short drive outside Aqaba, for instance, is the must-see Wadi Rum valley, so inextricably linked to Lawrence of Arabia. A beautiful resort town just hundreds of yards from Israel between Aqaba and Amman, the "rose-red" city of Petra offers the unique remains of the ancient Nabatean tribe. But Jordan is not just historical sites and sweeping views along the rift valley; central Jordan is marked by forested hills and, of course, the Dead Sea. And if you like to mix the old and the new, you can swim, play golf or tennis, and pick from a range of modern hotels.

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Places to Visit in Jordan

» Wadi Rum
» Amman
» Jerash
» Aqaba
» Wadi Seer

» Madaaba
» Azraq
» Irbid
» Abila
» Umm al-Jimal

Jordan Facts

country in Middle East

capital:Amman
population:6053193
area:89342
time zone:GMT +2
languages:Arabic (official),English
religions:Islam (Sunni) 92%,Christian 6% (mostly Greek Orthodox)
GDP per capita (PPP):5542
literacy:89.9
life expectancy:77.4
electricity:230 V (50 Hz)
electric plug type:D,F,G,J
calling code:962
internet TLD:.jo

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sight Petra

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Situated along a once-bustling caravan route, many of the buildings here were carved out of the surrounding cliffs. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the ...

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17 votes

sight Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a)

in Madaba, Jordan

This cultural crossroads was home to Romans, early Christians and Muslims alike. Most of the Um er-Rasas archaeological site has not been excavated. Containing remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Ear...

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3 votes

sight Quseir Amra

in Jordan

These castle remains date back to the early days of Islam. Built in the early 8th century, this exceptionally well-preserved desert castle was both a fortress with a garrison and a residence of the Uma...

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3 votes

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