Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Ahmad Abo-Obid10th February 2012

Flag and Map of Jordan

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

• Capital: Amman.• Language: Arabic.• Area: 89,342 km2

• Population: 6,508,271• Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD)

• Kingdom's economy depends mainly on the services sector, trade, tourism, and some industries such as fertilizers and medicines.

• Natural resources such as phosphate, Potash and salt. Where Jordan is the third-largest source of phosphate in the world.

• About higher education, there are more than 30 universities.• A big percentage of population work by government sector

like: Ministries, Hospitals, universities and schools• Our army is one of the best in the middle east.

• Our popular foodAs breakfast or dinner

The famous lunch

• The famous dessert

• The famous cities and placesAmman The capital Population: 2,367,000 1,000 m above sea level

• Karak Castle … Saladin

• Jerash

• Petra (rose city) Meaning stone. A historical & tourist city. One of the seven wonders.

• Aqaba A coastal and Tourist city. The only seaport for Jordan at the red see.

• Dead See The lowest area in the world.

• Wadi Rum (Valley of the Moon)