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The full name is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A country
located in the Middle East. The northern border shares with
Syria, northeastern – with Iraq, southern and eastern – with
Saudi Arabia, Western – with Palestine and Israel. Part
borders runs along the Dead Sea.

On территории Иордании проживает 6,25 млн.
person. Of these, 95% are Arabs. Other nationalities
(Adygei (or “Circassians”), Abkhaz-Abazins, Armenians, Chechens and Kurds)
few in number.

Arabic became official in Jordan. But among modern
and educated people also run English. On him
People talk politics, business, culture and science. Both languages
(Arabic and English) are included in the compulsory education program in
the school.

The main part of the religious population of Jordan is Islam. On
the proportion of Christians accounts for only 6%.

Onциональной валютой Иордании является динар. One dinar is equal to
a hundred piastres. Denominations and coins have Arabic and English inscriptions.
Approximate rate to euro 1: 1.

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Jordan – the capital and major cities

The capital of Jordan is Amman (formerly Philadelphia in the era of
Romans). This is a large city, by world standards, the number of its
жителей равна 1,9 млн. person.

Amman is located near the Dead Sea, 35 km to
northeast. The seven-pointed star on the flag of Jordan means seven
the hills on which the capital city is spread.

Other relatively large cities of Jordan are Irbid and
Zarqa, located in the north of the country.

Of the most significant cities, preserved as a cultural
legacy should be allocated Jeyrash, located 45 km from
Amman. Ancient civilization inhabited these areas more than 2.5
thousands of years ago. The city was named Pompeii East thanks
the presence of well-preserved monuments of ancient culture.

Jordan – holidays and tours

For tourists, the city has become the most attractive vacation spots.
Aqaba with its coral reefs, the Dead Sea with amazing
composition and quality of water, as well as a new wonder of the world – Peter.

• The main types of recreation in Jordan are medical tours.
The Dead Sea provides an excellent opportunity not only to relax, but also
improve your health.

• For lovers of active recreation in this country there is
the opportunity to scuba dive or water-skiing,
arrange safari or climb the mountain.

• Sightseeing tour of Jordan impresses with its
variety. Monuments of ancient culture attract people
interested in the past, come down to us from time immemorial.

Jordan – Attractions

Petra is the most famous landmark of this
country. She won the title of the New Wonder of the World, which was determined
according to the results of a competition held in Lisbon in 2007.

It is a city built of pink stone of unprecedented beauty and
grace. He is considered one of the many unsolved mysteries,
abandoned by ancient civilization. Petra preserved unique
tombs and many architectural structures of the ancient era.
Since most of the buildings were carved from pieces of rock, they
able to keep their original appearance, virtually untouched
by time. On территории города находится почти 800 памятников
culture.

There are many deserts in Jordan. But one of them, the desert of Wadi Ramm,
is especially interesting for tourists. Among the sandy
open spaces above the surface are mountains of red-brown
colors. They may change depending on how they fall.
Sun rays. Safari lovers and climbers find these places
one of the best for exciting events.

Karak is the city of the Crusaders. Here one of the castles of these
knights. It dates from the year 1142 of construction. Castle represents
a maze of numerous moves leading to the towers and
galleries.

In the capital, Amman, you can visit many museums. Here
the largest eastern market in the country is located.

Jordan – weather (climate)

The climate of Jordan is warm and dry. Most of the country
busy with deserts. Annual rainfall is minimal – from 25 to
200mm. The closer to the sea, the more precipitation falls.
Mediterranean increases the amount of precipitation to 800mm in
year. Most of them fall in winter, in the period from
November to March.

Here жарко летом и тепло зимой. January temperature is not
drops below +8 degrees

Погода в Иордании сейчас:

Jordan – the kitchen

Jordan’s cuisine is similar to other cooking methods.
Arab States. Syria, Lebanon, Emirates, Palestine have
about the same set of dishes as in Jordan.

Shawarma is a pancake wrapped in a large
amount of greens and meat. Most often for the preparation of this dish
use chicken and lamb, pork is completely excluded from
diet of the Arabs.

Another traditional Arabic dish is “Mensaf” – lamb
in rice cooked in sour cream sauce. This treat is required
attends dinner parties, weddings and other celebrations. Dish
served on a huge tray on which it first unfolds
rice, and on it pieces of meat are located. Often on the tray itself first
they spread a flat cake or pita bread, and only then they spread the food.

There are many restaurants and cafes in Jordan offering
national treats. Beef, chicken, rabbit, lamb are cooked
with lemon juice and rice as a side dish most often.

If the Arabic cuisine suddenly turns out to be not too much for the guest of the country
usual, you can always use the services of European
restaurants that prepare dishes for every taste.

Jordan – interesting facts

Traveling to Jordan is not complete without traditional shopping.
Small shops located on each street before
how to sell some thing, offer a guest a cup of coffee or tea. Have
Stores own mode of operation, as they are all private.
Without breaks and rest work only local markets.

Souvenirs do not leave anyone indifferent
buyer. Funny bottles filled with colored sand from
Petra, jewelry (very cheap by European standards),
ceramics, olive tree souvenirs and much more will be offered in
shops for tourists who want to bring something wonderful from Jordan and
unusual.

Jordan – a visa

For all tourists traveling to Jordan,
visa required. It is issued at the Embassy or upon arrival at
a place.

Some documents should be presented at Amman Airport: •
Passport with a semi-annual validity at the time of arrival, •
Confirmation of reservation at the hotel, • Invitation from the representative
Jordan

The visa fee is 20 euros.

The visa will be issued free of charge (for 30 days) if you enter the country
occurs through the free economic zone (Aqaba). But in this
case and leave the country should be the same way.

To obtain a visa through the consulate, you need a passport
photo and profile on behalf of the applicant. Consular fee will be 30
Euro.