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Information of Jordan |
Capital:Amman
Official Language: Mandarin
Currency:Jordanian Dinar
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the Middle East is a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrasts. Jordan shares borders with Israel, the Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The Dead Sea flows through the northwest region while the Red Sea meanders through the southwest part of the country. The River Jordan connects the Dead Sea with Lake Tiberias. The fertile Jordan valley with splendid desert castles and haunting lodges or the rippling hills in the northwest offers a colorful palette of magical vists against an azure sky. Jordan also boasts of some wondrous monuments and world heritage sites. Nature can be experienced at its best with some outstanding wild life reserves. Jordan is a perfect gateway to those who crave for adventure, love historical riches or submerge at the wonders of nature
Major Cities of Jordan
Amman is the capital city of Jordan. Other major cities are Az-Zarqa, Irbid, Wadi as-Sir, Al-Aqabah, Al-Baqah, Al-Mafraq, Tariq and Abu Alanda. Amman built on a series of hills between the desert and the fertile Jordan valley is a modern city consisting high rises, well planned streets, restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. The city abounds in ruins of Roman, Greek and Ottoman Turk civilization. Roman amphitheater in the center of the city is a premier tourist's attraction. The wonderful citadel Jebel el Qalat is a place of great tourist's interest with the Archaeological Museum; the National Gallery of Fine Arts and the Costume and Jewelry Museum. Zarqa located to the northeast of Amman is Jordan's industrial center. Irbid or Arabella is another major city located in the north of Amman. Irbid houses two very worthwhile museums, and also serves as a gateway to explore the northern Jordan Valley or to start a trip to Umm Qais, Pella, Ajloun, Umm Al-Jimal, or Syria.
Tourist Attractions of Jordan
Jordan Rift Valley offers a dramatic landscape, with the Dead Sea, River Jordan and the undulating hills of Jerusalem. The place is paradisiacal and said to be the abode of five Biblical cities namely Sodom, Gomorrah, Adman, Zebouin and Zoar. The unique wetland oasis Azraq in the eastern desert of Jordan is rich in several beautiful natural reserves. Various migratory birds take resort on the reserve offering a breathtaking beauty to the region. Karak in the east of Dead Sea is a kingdom of ethnic and religious diversity with the footsteps of prophet and kings. The town of Karak is situated on a triangular plateau with the castle at its south. Carved with limestone the castle is a type of a fort that was used for artillery purpose in the ancient times. Petra the magnificent archaeological site in Jordan lies in the eastern flank of Wadi Araba. It is famous for its wonderful stone structures carved into rock.
The rocks are colorful, mostly pink, with the entrance (Siq) formed out of a crack in the mountain. The Nabatean Arabs built the unique city in the fifth and sixth centuries BC. Petra valley overwhelms the tourists with its natural beauty and outstanding architectures. Numerous rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings, a Roman-style theatre, obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and spiralling streets mark the wonderland of Petra. Wadi Rum also known as the valley of the moon is an enchanting land of beauty. Thamudic, Safaitic, Nabataean, Greek and Arabic graffiti litter the cliff faces and rock art replete with hunting scenes adorns cave walls. The city of Aqaba is situated at the southern part of Jordan and lies on the most northern tip of the Red Sea. Aqaba is a fun place with some outstanding sites, excellent hotels and entertainment options. Some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world can be experienced here. Just 30 kilometres from Amman, along the Kingsī Highway, is Madaba, known as the "City of Mosaics". Best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, is a great place to visit.
Getting Around Jordan
With a good many airports operating domestic and overseas flights travel to Jordan is faster and easier. Royal Wings operates regular flights from Amman to Aqaba. Main roads are well built but desert tracks are uneven. There are frequent passport controls along the Red Sea and travelers are advised to have their papers ready. Bus services are efficient and cheap. Alpha, JETT and Petra all operate modern, air-conditioned fleets. Taxis can also be hired for a day's trip. Share-taxi service to all towns on fixed routes is also available and can be hired for private use. Many car rental companies operate services in the main towns, including Amman and Aqaba. A stream of luxury hotels in Amman, Petra, Aqaba and the Dead Sea offers affordable as well as comfortable accommodation.
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