Jordan Vacations and Tourism Guide

. Surface: The total land area of Jordan is around 89,206 sq km Population:  The population of Jordan is 6 million. System of government: Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. Capital: Amman, with a population of over 2 million inhabitants, is the capital of Jordan. Religion: 93.6% Sunni Muslim, 5% Christian Official Language: The official language is Arabic. English is widely spoken. Government: Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. Climate: Summers are hot, with temperatures reaching 36°C. Winters are cold and are accompanied by strong wind and rain or snow. Units of measure and electricity: Jordan follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 230V, 50 Hz. Time Zone: The Jordanian standard time is GMT + 2 Currency: Jordanian Dinar (1 € = 0.94 JD). Travel documents required: All nationals require appropriate visa documentation before entering Jordan. Economy Unlike most of the oil rich Middle East, Jordan has a limited amount of resources. The country depends heavily on foreign grants. The main industries include textiles, phosphate mining, fertilizers, potash, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and tourism. The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 35 JD–45 JD; an average meal costs anywhere between 3 JD–8 JD. Buses and taxis are the best way to get around in Jordan. Cities: Vacations and Tourism Amman Aqaba Jerash Petra Wadi Musa Wadi Rum