  
Jordan is a Middle Eastern country, bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south and Israel and the West Bank to the west. All these border lines add up to 1,619 kilometers (1,006 mi). The Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea also touch the country, and thus Jordan has a coastline of 26 kilometers (16 mi). Jordan consists mostly of arid desert plateau in the east, with Highland area in the west. The Great Rift Valley of the Jordan River separates Jordan and Israel. The highest point in the country is Jabal Ram (1,734 m; 5,689 ft), while the lowest is the Dead Sea (-486 m; -1,594 ft). Jordan is part of a region considered to be "the cradle of civilization". Major cities include the capital Amman in the northwest, Irbid and Az Zarqa, both in the north.The climate in Jordan is dry and hot for most of the year, since the country is mainly desert. However, the western part of the country receives greater precipitation during the winter season from November to March and occasional snowfall in Amman and the Western Heights |
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History
In biblical times, the country that is now Jordan contained the lands of Edom, Moab, Ammon, and Bashan. Together with other Middle Eastern territories, Jordan passed in turn to the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Persians, and, about 330 B.C., the Seleucids. Conflict between the Seleucids and the Ptolemies enabled the Arabic-speaking Nabataeans to create a kingdom in southeast Jordan. In A.D. 106 it became part of the Roman province of Arabia and in 633–636 was conquered by the Arabs. In the 16th century, Jordan submitted to Ottoman Turkish rule and was administered from Damascus. Taken from the Turks by the British in World War I, Jordan (formerly known as Transjordan) was separated from the Palestine mandate in 1920, and in 1921, placed under the rule of Abdullah ibn Hussein. In 1923, Britain recognized Jordan's independence, subject to the mandate. In 1946, grateful for Jordan's loyalty in World War II, Britain abolished the mandate. That part of Palestine occupied by Jordanian troops was formally incorporated by action of the Jordanian parliament in 1950. King Abdullah was assassinated in 1951. His son Talal, who was mentally ill, was deposed the next year. Talal's son Hussein, born on Nov. 14, 1935, succeeded him. From the beginning of his reign, Hussein had to steer a careful course between his powerful neighbor to the west, Israel, and rising Arab nationalism, frequently a direct threat to his throne. Riots erupted when he joined the Central Treaty Organization (the Baghdad Pact) in 1955, and he incurred further unpopularity when Britain, France, and Israel attacked the Suez Canal in 1956, forcing him to place his army under nominal command of the United Arab Republic of Egypt and Syria. The 1961 breakup of the UAR eased Arab national pressure on Hussein, who was the first to recognize Syria after it reclaimed its independence. Jordan was swept into the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, however, and lost East Jerusalem and all of its territory west of the Jordan River, the West Bank. Embittered Palestinian guerrilla forces virtually took over sections of Jordan in the aftermath of defeat, and open warfare broke out between the Palestinians and government forces in 1970. Despite intervention of Syrian tanks, Hussein's Bedouin army defeated the Palestinians. The Jordanians drove out the Syrians and 12,000 Iraqi troops who had been in the country since the 1967 war. Ignoring protests from other Arab states, Hussein, by mid-1971, crushed Palestinian strength in Jordan and shifted the problem to Lebanon, where many of the guerrillas had fled. As Egypt and Israel neared final agreement on a peace treaty early in 1979, Hussein met with Yasir Arafat, the PLO leader, on March 17, and issued a joint statement of opposition. Although the U.S. pressed Jordan to break Arab ranks on the issue, Hussein elected to side with the great majority, cutting ties with Cairo and joining the boycott against Egypt. Jordan's stance during the Persian Gulf War strained relations with the U.S. and led to the termination of U.S. aid. The signing of a national charter by King Hussein and leaders of the main political groups in June 1991 meant political parties were permitted in exchange for acceptance of the constitution and the monarchy. King Hussein's decision to join the Middle East peace talks in mid-1991 helped restore his country's relations with the U.S. In July 1994, King Hussein and the Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin signed a declaration ending the state of belligerency between the two countries. A peace agreement between the two countries was signed on Oct. 26, 1994, although a clause in it calling the king the “custodian” of Islamic holy shrines in Jerusalem angered the PLO. In the wake of the agreement, Jordan's relations with the U.S. and with the moderate Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, warmed. In 1997, Jordan, determined to attract foreign investment, began negotiating with the United States about membership in the World Trade Organization. In Jan. 1999, King Hussein unexpectedly deposed his brother, Prince Hassan, who had been heir apparent for 34 years, and named his eldest son as the new crown prince. A month later, King Hussein died of cancer, and Abdullah, 37, a popular military leader with little political experience, became king. The first parliamentary elections under King Abdullah took place in June 2003 and resulted in a two-thirds majority for the king's supporters. In 2005, the king, unhappy with the slow progress on reforms, replaced his cabinet.Three suicide bombings by Iraqis blasted hotels in Amman, Jordan, on Nov. 2005, killing at least 57 people and wounding 115—almost all of whom were Jordanians. The terrorist group, al-Qaeda in Iraq, claimed responsibility, contending that Jordan had been targeted because of its friendly relations with the United States.
In parliamentary elections in November 2007, pro-government and independent candidates won 104 of 110 seats. The opposition Islamic Action Front took just six seats, down from 17 in 2003's election. Following the elections, King Abdullah named Nader Dahabi, former air force commander and transport minister, as prime minister and instructed him to focus on improving the country's economy. |
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Economy  Jordan is a small country with limited natural resources. The country is currently exploring ways to expand its limited water supply and use its existing water resources more efficiently, including through regional cooperation. Jordan also depends on external sources for the majority of its energy requirements. During the 1990s, its crude petroleum needs were met through imports from Iraq and neighboring countries.Since early 2003, oil has been provided by some Gulf Cooperation Council member countries. In addition, the Arab Gas Pipeline from Egypt to the southern port city of Aqaba was completed in 2003. The government plans to extend this pipeline north to the Amman area and beyond. Since 2000, exports of light manufactured products, principally textiles and garments manufactured in the Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZ) that enter the United States tariff and quota free, have been driving economic growth. Jordan exported €5.6 million ($6.9 million) in goods to the U.S. in 1997, when two-way trade was €321 million ($395 million); it exported €538 million ($661 million) in 2002 with two-way trade at €855 million ($1.05 billion). Similar growth in exports to the United States under the bilateral US-Jordan Free Trade Agreement that went into effect in December 2001, to the European Union under the bilateral Association Agreement, and to countries in the region, holds considerable promise for diversifying Jordan's economy away from its traditional reliance on exports of phosphates and potash, overseas remittances, and foreign aid. The government has emphasized the information technology (IT) and tourism sectors as other promising growth sectors. The low tax and low regulation Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) is considered a model of a government-provided framework for private sector-led economic growth |
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Language  Arabic is the official language of Jordan. English is widely understood among most Jordanians, although the degree to which varies with educational level and demographic concentration. Middle and upper class citizens tend to be fluent and consider English as their second language.French is understood by mostly business people, government officials and university educators or graduates of The French Schools. Armenian and other Caucasian languages are understood and spoken by their respective communities residing in Jordan with minority schools teaching these languages, along side Arabic and English. |
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Religion  Religion in Jordan is a much more important cultural issue than in the west. The demographics of Jordan show that about 90% of Jordanians are Sunni Muslims and 2% are Shia Muslims. Christians make up 7% of Jordan population, varying among Greek Orthodox, Catholics, Coptics, etc and 2% other.The percentages vary slightly in different cities and regions, for instance the south of Jordan and cities like Zarka have the highest percentage of Muslims, while Amman, Madaba, Salt, and Kerak have larger Christian communities than the national average, and the city of Fuhais is Christian. In general, Muslims and Christians live together with no major problems regarding differences and discrimination. While some families may privately have a point of view against a certain religious group, it does not often take a public shape. Some recent controversy has taken place regarding the difficulty of Christians fleeing Iraq to gain citizenship or refugee status |
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Climate  Hot and dry summers with cool evenings. The Jordan Valley below sea level is warm during winter and extremely hot in summer. Rain falls between November and March, while colder weather conditions occur in December/January.Required Clothing: Lightweight clothes are advised between May and September. Warmer clothes are necessary for winter and cool summer evenings. Rainwear is needed from November to April. |
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Money Currency:
Dinar (JOD; symbol JD) = 100 piastres or 1,000 fils. Notes are in denominations of JD50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500 fils. Coins are in denominations of JD1, 1/2 and 1/4; 10, 5, 2 and 1/2 piastres; and 1 and 1/2 qirsh. Currency Exchange:
Foreign currencies can be exchanged easily in banks and bureaux de change. Most hotels also provide exchange facilities. The daily exchange rates are published in local newspapers. Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club and MasterCard are accepted in hotels restaurants and larger shops. ATMs can be found in most of the larger towns and throughout Amman. Banking Hours:
Sat-Thurs 08:30-1:500. Hours during Ramadan are 08:30-10:00, although some banks open in the afternoon. |
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Others - Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 between March and October - dates vary)
- Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are used.
- Country code: 962
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Custom & Regulations Exempt from duty most items carried by tourists, including cameras, radios, hair-dryers, video equipment, etc. So far as duty allowances are concerned, you may carry up to 200 cigarettes or 200 grams of tobacco, and either one liter of spirits or two liters of wine. Modest gifts and other effects are exempt from customs duty. Cars and electrical appliances, from household goods to person- al computers and video cameras, are subject to duty which may be very high. If you intend to take taxable goods with you when you leave you should ask the customs officials to enter details of these goods in your passport to avoid paying tax. Upon exit you will be asked to show that your goods were tax exempted. . Animal Quarantine There are no regulations about bringing pets into Jordan, and the most you may be asked for is a certificate of health for the animal. |
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Getting Around Jordan Getting Around By Air:The national airline is Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) .
Main Airports: Queen Alia International (AMM) is 35km (22 miles) southeast of the capital. The airport is connected by a good highway (journey time - 40 minutes). There is a regular bus service to Amman (journey time - 50 minutes), and taxis are also available.Duty-free shops, ATMs, bank/bureau de change, eating and shopping facilities and car hire are also in the airport Getting Around by Road: There are roads into the Syrian Arab Republic via Ramtha or Jaber. The route to/from the Syrian Arab Republic to Western Europe is through Turkey. Driving time from Amman to Damascus is four hours. From Egypt, there is a ferry connection from Nuweiba to Aqaba, with bus connections from Cairo (visa should be obtained in advance). Multiple-entry visas may be needed. Public buses and coaches run from Amman to Damascus, Baghdad, Cairo, Egypt, Iraq, Istanbul, Saudi Arabia and Syria daily, as well as to Allenby Bridge for the crossing to the Palestinian National Authority Region. To cross, a visa is required, and it should be obtained in advance. Further border crossings to Israel are at Sheikh Hussein Bridge (Jordan River Crossing) near Lake Tiberias in the north and Wadi Arabah (Arava Crossing) in the south, the latter linking Jordan to the Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat. Most nationalities can obtain a visa at the border. Some cars are permitted to cross these two borders, subject to various rules and regulations; for further details, contact the Jordanian authorities. Getting Around by Water: The only port is Aqaba, which is on some cruise itineraries. There is a daily car and passenger ferry from Nuweiba, Egypt to Aqaba and also a high-speed hydrofoil service. |
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Passport & Visa Any non-Arab visitor to Jordan, whether entering for business or as a tourist, needs an entry visa. The fee required for a visa, as well as the length of stay which is granted, depends on the visitor’s nationality. Although entrance visas are obtainable at the airport for visitors arriving by airplane, those arriving by land must get a visa prior to arrival. These are obtainable from any Jordanian diplomatic mission abroad, where they generally take a day to receive. Visas cannot be obtained at Jordan’s land border crossings. Visas obtained in Jordanian consulates are valid for 3-4 months from the date of issue, and can be issued for multiple entries. Tourist visas allow a stay of up to one month initially. However, this period can easily be extended for up to another two months. After that date you must exit and re-enter the country, or undergo immigration procedures. If your visa has not been renewed properly by the time you leave Jordan you will have to pay a fine at the border. If you plan to stay for more than two weeks in Jordan, you will need to register at the nearest police station. |
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 Tour Sites. The Jordan River Parkway runs north-south through the center of the valley, just west and mostly parallel to Interstate 15. Salt Lake County is working with Salt Lake City and Murray City to develop a continous trailway from the Utah County line on the south to the Davis County line on the north. Substantial sections of the trail have been completed in recent years with grant monies and ZAP sales tax revenue. Remaining trail work will completed as funds become available. Park benches and picnic tables can be found at shady and scenic spots along the trail.The parkway trails wind through wetlands with cattails willows, foxes, and a variety of bird life. Over seven miles of trail are paved for pedestrians and bicycles. County maintained trails connect sections developed and maintained by Murray City and Salt Lake City. |
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Jordan is a Middle Eastern country, bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south and Israel and the West Bank to the west. All these border lines add up to 1,619 kilometers (1,006 mi). The Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea also touch the country, and thus Jordan has a coastline of 26 kilometers (16 mi). Jordan consists mostly of arid desert plateau in the east, with Highland area in the west. The Great Rift Valley of the Jordan River separates Jordan and Israel. The highest point in the country is Jabal Ram (1,734 m; 5,689 ft), while the lowest is the Dead Sea (-486 m; -1,594 ft). Jordan is part of a region considered to be "the cradle of civilization". Major cities include the capital Amman in the northwest, Irbid and Az Zarqa, both in the north.The climate in Jordan is dry and hot for most of the year, since the country is mainly desert. However, the western part of the country receives greater precipitation during the winter season from November to March and occasional snowfall in Amman and the Western Heights |
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History
In biblical times, the country that is now Jordan contained the lands of Edom, Moab, Ammon, and Bashan. Together with other Middle Eastern territories, Jordan passed in turn to the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Persians, and, about 330 B.C., the Seleucids. Conflict between the Seleucids and the Ptolemies enabled the Arabic-speaking Nabataeans to create a kingdom in southeast Jordan. In A.D. 106 it became part of the Roman province of Arabia and in 633–636 was conquered by the Arabs. In the 16th century, Jordan submitted to Ottoman Turkish rule and was administered from Damascus. Taken from the Turks by the British in World War I, Jordan (formerly known as Transjordan) was separated from the Palestine mandate in 1920, and in 1921, placed under the rule of Abdullah ibn Hussein. In 1923, Britain recognized Jordan's independence, subject to the mandate. In 1946, grateful for Jordan's loyalty in World War II, Britain abolished the mandate. That part of Palestine occupied by Jordanian troops was formally incorporated by action of the Jordanian parliament in 1950. King Abdullah was assassinated in 1951. His son Talal, who was mentally ill, was deposed the next year. Talal's son Hussein, born on Nov. 14, 1935, succeeded him. From the beginning of his reign, Hussein had to steer a careful course between his powerful neighbor to the west, Israel, and rising Arab nationalism, frequently a direct threat to his throne. Riots erupted when he joined the Central Treaty Organization (the Baghdad Pact) in 1955, and he incurred further unpopularity when Britain, France, and Israel attacked the Suez Canal in 1956, forcing him to place his army under nominal command of the United Arab Republic of Egypt and Syria. The 1961 breakup of the UAR eased Arab national pressure on Hussein, who was the first to recognize Syria after it reclaimed its independence. Jordan was swept into the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, however, and lost East Jerusalem and all of its territory west of the Jordan River, the West Bank. Embittered Palestinian guerrilla forces virtually took over sections of Jordan in the aftermath of defeat, and open warfare broke out between the Palestinians and government forces in 1970. Despite intervention of Syrian tanks, Hussein's Bedouin army defeated the Palestinians. The Jordanians drove out the Syrians and 12,000 Iraqi troops who had been in the country since the 1967 war. Ignoring protests from other Arab states, Hussein, by mid-1971, crushed Palestinian strength in Jordan and shifted the problem to Lebanon, where many of the guerrillas had fled. As Egypt and Israel neared final agreement on a peace treaty early in 1979, Hussein met with Yasir Arafat, the PLO leader, on March 17, and issued a joint statement of opposition. Although the U.S. pressed Jordan to break Arab ranks on the issue, Hussein elected to side with the great majority, cutting ties with Cairo and joining the boycott against Egypt. Jordan's stance during the Persian Gulf War strained relations with the U.S. and led to the termination of U.S. aid. The signing of a national charter by King Hussein and leaders of the main political groups in June 1991 meant political parties were permitted in exchange for acceptance of the constitution and the monarchy. King Hussein's decision to join the Middle East peace talks in mid-1991 helped restore his country's relations with the U.S. In July 1994, King Hussein and the Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin signed a declaration ending the state of belligerency between the two countries. A peace agreement between the two countries was signed on Oct. 26, 1994, although a clause in it calling the king the “custodian” of Islamic holy shrines in Jerusalem angered the PLO. In the wake of the agreement, Jordan's relations with the U.S. and with the moderate Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, warmed. In 1997, Jordan, determined to attract foreign investment, began negotiating with the United States about membership in the World Trade Organization. In Jan. 1999, King Hussein unexpectedly deposed his brother, Prince Hassan, who had been heir apparent for 34 years, and named his eldest son as the new crown prince. A month later, King Hussein died of cancer, and Abdullah, 37, a popular military leader with little political experience, became king. The first parliamentary elections under King Abdullah took place in June 2003 and resulted in a two-thirds majority for the king's supporters. In 2005, the king, unhappy with the slow progress on reforms, replaced his cabinet.Three suicide bombings by Iraqis blasted hotels in Amman, Jordan, on Nov. 2005, killing at least 57 people and wounding 115—almost all of whom were Jordanians. The terrorist group, al-Qaeda in Iraq, claimed responsibility, contending that Jordan had been targeted because of its friendly relations with the United States.
In parliamentary elections in November 2007, pro-government and independent candidates won 104 of 110 seats. The opposition Islamic Action Front took just six seats, down from 17 in 2003's election. Following the elections, King Abdullah named Nader Dahabi, former air force commander and transport minister, as prime minister and instructed him to focus on improving the country's economy. |
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Economy Jordan is a small country with limited natural resources. The country is currently exploring ways to expand its limited water supply and use its existing water resources more efficiently, including through regional cooperation. Jordan also depends on external sources for the majority of its energy requirements. During the 1990s, its crude petroleum needs were met through imports from Iraq and neighboring countries. Since early 2003, oil has been provided by some Gulf Cooperation Council member countries. In addition, the Arab Gas Pipeline from Egypt to the southern port city of Aqaba was completed in 2003. The government plans to extend this pipeline north to the Amman area and beyond. Since 2000, exports of light manufactured products, principally textiles and garments manufactured in the Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZ) that enter the United States tariff and quota free, have been driving economic growth. Jordan exported €5.6 million ($6.9 million) in goods to the U.S. in 1997, when two-way trade was €321 million ($395 million); it exported €538 million ($661 million) in 2002 with two-way trade at €855 million ($1.05 billion). Similar growth in exports to the United States under the bilateral US-Jordan Free Trade Agreement that went into effect in December 2001, to the European Union under the bilateral Association Agreement, and to countries in the region, holds considerable promise for diversifying Jordan's economy away from its traditional reliance on exports of phosphates and potash, overseas remittances, and foreign aid. The government has emphasized the information technology (IT) and tourism sectors as other promising growth sectors. The low tax and low regulation Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) is considered a model of a government-provided framework for private sector-led economic growth |
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Language Arabic is the official language of Jordan. English is widely understood among most Jordanians, although the degree to which varies with educational level and demographic concentration. Middle and upper class citizens tend to be fluent and consider English as their second language. French is understood by mostly business people, government officials and university educators or graduates of The French Schools. Armenian and other Caucasian languages are understood and spoken by their respective communities residing in Jordan with minority schools teaching these languages, along side Arabic and English. |
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Religion Religion in Jordan is a much more important cultural issue than in the west. The demographics of Jordan show that about 90% of Jordanians are Sunni Muslims and 2% are Shia Muslims. Christians make up 7% of Jordan population, varying among Greek Orthodox, Catholics, Coptics, etc and 2% other. The percentages vary slightly in different cities and regions, for instance the south of Jordan and cities like Zarka have the highest percentage of Muslims, while Amman, Madaba, Salt, and Kerak have larger Christian communities than the national average, and the city of Fuhais is Christian. In general, Muslims and Christians live together with no major problems regarding differences and discrimination. While some families may privately have a point of view against a certain religious group, it does not often take a public shape. Some recent controversy has taken place regarding the difficulty of Christians fleeing Iraq to gain citizenship or refugee status |
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Climate Hot and dry summers with cool evenings. The Jordan Valley below sea level is warm during winter and extremely hot in summer. Rain falls between November and March, while colder weather conditions occur in December/January. Required Clothing: Lightweight clothes are advised between May and September. Warmer clothes are necessary for winter and cool summer evenings. Rainwear is needed from November to April. |
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Money Currency:
Dinar (JOD; symbol JD) = 100 piastres or 1,000 fils. Notes are in denominations of JD50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500 fils. Coins are in denominations of JD1, 1/2 and 1/4; 10, 5, 2 and 1/2 piastres; and 1 and 1/2 qirsh. Currency Exchange:
Foreign currencies can be exchanged easily in banks and bureaux de change. Most hotels also provide exchange facilities. The daily exchange rates are published in local newspapers. Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club and MasterCard are accepted in hotels restaurants and larger shops. ATMs can be found in most of the larger towns and throughout Amman. Banking Hours:
Sat-Thurs 08:30-1:500. Hours during Ramadan are 08:30-10:00, although some banks open in the afternoon. |
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Others - Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 between March and October - dates vary)
- Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are used.
- Country code: 962
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Custom & Regulations Exempt from duty most items carried by tourists, including cameras, radios, hair-dryers, video equipment, etc. So far as duty allowances are concerned, you may carry up to 200 cigarettes or 200 grams of tobacco, and either one liter of spirits or two liters of wine. Modest gifts and other effects are exempt from customs duty. Cars and electrical appliances, from household goods to person- al computers and video cameras, are subject to duty which may be very high. If you intend to take taxable goods with you when you leave you should ask the customs officials to enter details of these goods in your passport to avoid paying tax. Upon exit you will be asked to show that your goods were tax exempted. . Animal Quarantine There are no regulations about bringing pets into Jordan, and the most you may be asked for is a certificate of health for the animal. |
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Getting Around Jordan Getting Around By Air:The national airline is Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) .
Main Airports: Queen Alia International (AMM) is 35km (22 miles) southeast of the capital. The airport is connected by a good highway (journey time - 40 minutes). There is a regular bus service to Amman (journey time - 50 minutes), and taxis are also available.Duty-free shops, ATMs, bank/bureau de change, eating and shopping facilities and car hire are also in the airport Getting Around by Road: There are roads into the Syrian Arab Republic via Ramtha or Jaber. The route to/from the Syrian Arab Republic to Western Europe is through Turkey. Driving time from Amman to Damascus is four hours. From Egypt, there is a ferry connection from Nuweiba to Aqaba, with bus connections from Cairo (visa should be obtained in advance). Multiple-entry visas may be needed. Public buses and coaches run from Amman to Damascus, Baghdad, Cairo, Egypt, Iraq, Istanbul, Saudi Arabia and Syria daily, as well as to Allenby Bridge for the crossing to the Palestinian National Authority Region. To cross, a visa is required, and it should be obtained in advance. Further border crossings to Israel are at Sheikh Hussein Bridge (Jordan River Crossing) near Lake Tiberias in the north and Wadi Arabah (Arava Crossing) in the south, the latter linking Jordan to the Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat. Most nationalities can obtain a visa at the border. Some cars are permitted to cross these two borders, subject to various rules and regulations; for further details, contact the Jordanian authorities. Getting Around by Water: The only port is Aqaba, which is on some cruise itineraries. There is a daily car and passenger ferry from Nuweiba, Egypt to Aqaba and also a high-speed hydrofoil service. |
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Passport & Visa Any non-Arab visitor to Jordan, whether entering for business or as a tourist, needs an entry visa. The fee required for a visa, as well as the length of stay which is granted, depends on the visitor’s nationality. Although entrance visas are obtainable at the airport for visitors arriving by airplane, those arriving by land must get a visa prior to arrival. These are obtainable from any Jordanian diplomatic mission abroad, where they generally take a day to receive. Visas cannot be obtained at Jordan’s land border crossings. Visas obtained in Jordanian consulates are valid for 3-4 months from the date of issue, and can be issued for multiple entries. Tourist visas allow a stay of up to one month initially. However, this period can easily be extended for up to another two months. After that date you must exit and re-enter the country, or undergo immigration procedures. If your visa has not been renewed properly by the time you leave Jordan you will have to pay a fine at the border. If you plan to stay for more than two weeks in Jordan, you will need to register at the nearest police station. |
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| Tour Sites. The Jordan River Parkway runs north-south through the center of the valley, just west and mostly parallel to Interstate 15. Salt Lake County is working with Salt Lake City and Murray City to develop a continous trailway from the Utah County line on the south to the Davis County line on the north. Substantial sections of the trail have been completed in recent years with grant monies and ZAP sales tax revenue. Remaining trail work will completed as funds become available. Park benches and picnic tables can be found at shady and scenic spots along the trail.The parkway trails wind through wetlands with cattails willows, foxes, and a variety of bird life. Over seven miles of trail are paved for pedestrians and bicycles. County maintained trails connect sections developed and maintained by Murray City and Salt Lake City. |
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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF HOTELS WITH PAYMENT DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL FRONT DESK
Hotel Name | Location | Category | Rate From | Book Here |
| Shmesaneh, Amman | 
| JOD 108 | |
| 2nd Circle, Amman |
| JOD 65 | |
| 6th Circle, Amman |
| JOD 127.500 | |
| Rabia, Amman |
| USD 125 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| JOD 165 | |
| Makkah Street, Amman |
| JOD 85 | |
| Al Waha, Amman |
| JOD 56 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| JOD 131 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| JOD 92 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| JOD 170 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| JOD 94 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| JOD 94.500 | |
| South Beach, Aqaba |
| JOD 95 | |
| South Beach, Aqaba |
| JOD 97.500 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| JOD 139 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| JOD 149 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| JOD 109 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) | | JOD 71.200 | |
| Taybeh Road |
| JOD 127.500 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| JOD 59.170 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) |
| JOD 90 | |
JORDAN HOTEL LISTING BY LOCATION AND ALPHABETICAL LISTING |
Hotel Name | Location | Category | Rate From | Book Here |
| 2nd Circle, Amman |
| JOD 65 | |
| 2nd Circle, Amman |
| USD 71 | |
| 3th Circle, Amman |
| USD 119 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| JOD 141 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| USD 149 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| JOD 165 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| USD 190 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| JOD 170 | |
| 3rd Circle, Amman |
| USD 166 | |
| 4th Circle, Amman |
| USD 59 | |
| 4th Circle, Amman |
| USD 85 | |
| 5th Circle, Amman |
| USD 106 | |
| 5th Circle, Amman |
| USD 337 | |
| 5th Circle, Amman |
| USD 64 | |
| 5th Circle, Amman |
| USD 206 | |
| 6th Circle, Amman |
| JOD 127.500 | |
| 6th Circle, Amman |
| USD 166 | |
| 6th Circle, Amman |
| USD 64 | |
| Airport Road, Amman |
| USD 99 | |
| Makkah Street, Amman |
| JOD 85 | |
| Makkah Street, Amman |
| USD 129 | |
| Queen Alia Road, Amman |
| USD 120 | |
| Rabia, Amman |
| USD 125 | |
| Rabia, Amman |
| USD 78 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| USD 83 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| JOD 108 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| USD 98 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| USD 57 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| JOD 92 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| USD 147 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| USD 134 | |
| Shmesaneh, Amman |
| USD 139 | |
| University City, Amman |
| USD 92 | |
| Wasfi Al-Tal (Gardens) St. |
| USD 88 | |
| South Beach, Aqaba |
| USD 89 | |
| South Beach, Aqaba |
| JOD 95 | |
| South Beach, Aqaba |
| USD 134 | |
| South Beach, Aqaba |
| JOD 97.500 | |
| South Beach, Aqaba |
| USD 118 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| USD 74 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| USD 68 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| USD 90 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| JOD 94 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| USD 143 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| USD 184 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| JOD 94.500 | |
| Tourist Beach (Center of Aqaba) |
| USD 134 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| USD 90 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| USD 127 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| JOD 139 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| USD 190 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| JOD 149 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| USD 140 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| JOD 109 | |
| Dead Sea Hi-way |
| USD 152 | |
| Madaba, Jordan |
| USD 140 | |
| Madaba, Jordan |
| USD 36 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) |
| JOD 71.200 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) |
| USD 105 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) |
| JOD 90 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) |
| USD 162 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) |
| USD 67 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) |
| USD 52 | |
| Near Petra Visitors Center
(Wadi Musa) |
| USD 64 | |
| Taybeh, Petra |
| JOD 127.500 | |
| Taybeh, Petra |
| USD 109 | |
| Taybeh, Petra |
| USD 74 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| USD 65 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| USD 74 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| USD 54 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| USD 103 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| JOD 59.170 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| USD 101 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| USD 87 | |
| Wadi Musa, Petra |
| USD 84 | |
| | Amman | Petra | Aqaba | Dead Sea |
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