Jordan 🇯🇴
Jordan 🇯🇴: capital Amman, population 11 million, located in Asia. Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JD). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Amman
- Population: 11 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JD)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Area: 89,342 km² (34,495 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Jordanian
- Internet domain: .jo
Fun Facts About Jordan
- Home to a 2,000-year-old city carved into rose-red cliffs.
- The Dead Sea on its border is the lowest point on Earth.
- Over 100,000 archaeological and tourist sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan known for?
Jordan is known for several things — Home to a 2,000-year-old city carved into rose-red cliffs; The Dead Sea on its border is the lowest point on Earth; Over 100,000 archaeological and tourist sites.
How big is Jordan?
Jordan covers about 89,342 square kilometers (34,495 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Jordan landlocked?
No. Jordan has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Jordan called?
People from Jordan are called Jordanian.
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
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