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The Hashemite kingdom of Jordan is located in Middle East; the bordering Countries are Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Palestine. The territory of Jordan covers about 92,300 km². Amman is the capital, more than 2 million people live there. The Jordanian Government is a constitutional hereditary monarchy. Jordan is landlocked except at its southern extremity, […]

Dibeen Forest Reserve The newest addition to Jordan’s network of nature reserves, Dibeen was established in 2004. Located north of Amman and offering vista views, nature walks, and a rest house, Dibeen boasts an exceptionally large variety of trees of different sizes and ages. Dana Biosphere Reserve Dana Biosphere Reserve is an area of staggering […]

Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Jordan is called “Hashemite” because its monarchs are descended from the Prophet Mohammad [Peace Be Upon Him. PBUH] After the First World War, Jordan was ruled by King Abdullah I. His grandson, His Majesty the Late King Hussein, ruled for 46 years until his death in 1999. He […]

Paleolithic Period During the Paleolithic period (c. 500,000-17,000 BCE), the inhabitants of Jordan hunted wild animals and foraged for wild plants, probably following the movement of animals seeking pasture and living near sources of water. Neolithic Period During the Neolithic period (c. 8500-4500 BCE), or New Stone Age, three great shifts took place in the land now known as Jordan. First, […]

Why the Dead Sea is good for you by NAOMI COLEMAN, femail.co.uk Thousands of people flock to the Dead Sea, found along Israel’s border with Jordan, each year because it is renowned for its health-giving properties. Containing up to eight times more minerals than most sea water, the Dead Sea is the saltiest in the […]