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            JORDAN
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Jordan is almost landlocked
except for a short coastline
on the Gulf of Aqaba. It is
bounded by Saudi Arabia,
Syria, Iraq and Israel. Almost
80% of the country is desert,
and the rest comprises the
East Bank Uplands and Jordan
Valley. In general, summers
are hot and dry, and winters
cool and wet, with variations
related to altitude. The east
has a desert climate. Only
one-fifth of the country is
fertile, but it is self-
sufficient in potatoes, onions
and poultry meat. Amman is the
capital and main industrial
centre.

Area (Sq. Km.): 97,738

Population: 3,065,000

Capital: Amman

Language:
Arabic

Religion:
Sunni Moslem 92%
Christian 8%

Government Type:
Constitutional monarchy.

Currency: Jordan dinar

Embassy:
6 Upper Phillimore Gardens
London
W8 7HB
0171-937-3685

Time: GMT+2

Electricity: 220v

National airline:
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Approx flying time from London
is 5hrs 30m

Places of interest include
The Dead Sea

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Foreign Office Advice:

The likelihood of violence
against foreigners is low.
Visitors should be vigilant in
downtown Amman. During periods
of political tension in the
region, visitors should be on
their guard, particularly in
the places associated with
tourism (such as hotel
entrances). Further advice is
available by telephoning the
consular section of the
British Embassy (823100).
Visitors to Jordan are
reminded to dress modestly and
behave courteously.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129