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Jordan |
Facts about the country
| Capital | Amman |
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Population |
4.6 Million |
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Main Languages |
Arabic, English |
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Electricity |
2 Plug System 220 Volts 50Hz |
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Currency |
Jordanian Dinar |
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Exchange Rate for US $ as of May 2001 |
.70 JD per 1 US$ |
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Safe to Drink Tap Water |
No |
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Size |
89206 sq km |
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Transport |
bus, minibus, taxi, rent a car |
| Cash Machines (ATMS) | Yes in Amman |
| Credit Card Usage | Yes in Amman |
| Religion | Muslim + Christian |
| Measurement System | Metric System |
Recommended Budget per Day in US $
| Total Budget per Person | Accommodation | Meals | Transportation | Other |
| 35 $ | 8 $ | 6 $ | 6 $ | 15 $ |
Main things to See (we give descriptions only on places we visited)
| Things to See | Visited | Brief Description | Recommend (10 is best 1 is don't bother) |
| Amman | Y | Amman is the capital of Jordan, but there is not much to see or do here. The main attractions are the Roman Theatre, the Citadel, National Archeological Museum, and Odeon. | 5 |
| Petra | Y |
One of the must sees in the whole Middle East. You can not miss it if you visit Jordan. Petra is an amazing city carved into the face of cliffs. Most people need a couple of days to see it all. |
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| Dead Sea | Y | The place to float on water. High content of salt allows the human body to float on top. It does not have the most attractive beaches but one should try it once. | 7 |
| Wadi Rum | Y | A beautiful desert where you can sleep in Bedouin tents with the Bedouins. Also one had great beautiful sunsets over the desert. Some of the main things to see out of spectacular rock formations are the Lawrence Well, Kufic Rock Art and the sand dunes. | 8 |
| Jerash | N | ||
| Madaba | N | ||
| The Desert Castle Loop | N | ||
| Qasr al-Hallabat | N | ||
| Umm Al-Jimal | N | ||
Popular activities and Tours (Being not included does not mean they do not exist)
| Hiking / Trekking | x |
| Scuba Diving | x |
| Historical Sites | x |
| Sightseeing tours | x |
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Ballooning |
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Bungy Jumping |
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Safaris |
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| Boat tours | |
| Fishing | |
| Horseback riding | x |
| Canoeing | |
| Camping | |
| River Rafting | |
| Sky Diving | |
| Abseiling | |
| Surfing | |
| Windsurfing | |
| Kayaking | |
| Sailing | |
| Mountain biking | |
| Rollerblading | |
| Motorbike | x |
| Sand boarding | |
| Snorkeling | x |
| Water Skiing | |
| Others Camel Safari | x |
Feeling and Opinions on Jordan
Jordan has some spectacular sites. Petra was one of the most spectacular things we have ever seen, one also gets a good workout visiting all the temples and sites there. In Wadi Rum we had a great time, especially when we got the royal treatment from our guide. The sunsets are beautiful and it is well worth it to stay in the desert at least one night.
We found for the most part that the Jordanians were friendly and hospitable, of course they want your money which one should never forget.
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