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Jordan

Asia ยท 11 million

About Jordan

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a sovereign country located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Amman, and the country is home to approximately 11.7 million people. In its native language, the country is known as โ€œุงู„ุฃุฑุฏู†โ€. Arabic serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Jordan. The official currency in circulation is the Jordanian dinar (ุฏ.ุง), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Jordan is widely recognised for Petra's rose-red rock city, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum desert. People from Jordan are referred to as Jordanian.

Geography & climate

Jordan covers approximately 89,342 kmยฒ of territory, making it a relatively compact country by land area. It shares land borders with 5 neighbouring countries โ€” a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Jordan sits in the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 31.0ยฐ N, 36.0ยฐ E. Standard civil time follows UTC+03:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Jordan can be summarised as: desert & rift valley with hot & arid. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 11.7 million inhabitants, Jordan is a country of significant population size. The principal spoken language is Arabic, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Locals refer to their homeland as โ€œุงู„ุฃุฑุฏู†โ€, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Jordanian, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Jordanian dinar (ุฏ.ุง) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Jordan should familiarise themselves with the capital, Amman, the local time zone (UTC+03:00), the local currency (Jordanian dinar). The international dialling prefix is +962, which is required when phoning a Jordan number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .jo, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Sunday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Jordan is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Jordan is generally classified within the Asia region and more specifically the Western Asia subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "Middle East" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Jordan shares land borders with 5 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

A city was carved directly into rose-red cliffs 2,000 years ago and lost to Western knowledge for centuries until its 1812 rediscovery astonished explorers.

Jordan in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Jordan appears as a moderately challenging puzzle, suited to players who already know the major continents. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints โ€” silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city โ€” before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Jordan carries the personality tags โ€œ๐Ÿœ๏ธ Wadi Rum Desertโ€ and โ€œ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Rose City of Petraโ€, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Jordan to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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