Country

Jordan

Also Known As Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Western Asia

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a semi-arid country in the Middle East. The Treaty of London, signed on 25 May 1946, recognised its independence from the United Kingdom. Its capital is Amman. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts

Capital

Amman 2

Population

11,484,805 2

2023 estimate, not a census figure.

Population Estimate Year

2023 2

Area (sq km)

89,342 2

Independence or Founding Year

1946 2

The Treaty of London, signed 25 May 1946, recognised the independence of the state from the United Kingdom.

Classification

Sovereignty Status

UN Member State 1

Jordan

Cities

Connections

Associated With

Amman

Amman is Jordan's capital.

Source Amman (Wikipedia)

Amman Governorate

Amman Governorate is associated with Jordan.

Source Amman Governorate (Wikipedia)

Palestine

The West Bank borders Jordan to the east.

Source State of Palestine (Wikipedia)

The Fertile Crescent

The Fertile Crescent spans modern-day Jordan among other states.

Source Fertile Crescent (Wikipedia)

The Levant

Bordered By Water

Gulf of Aqaba

Red Sea

The Dead Sea

Source Dead Sea (Wikipedia)

Has Capital

Amman

Amman is Jordan's capital.

Source Amman (Wikipedia)

In the Other Atlases

Participant In

Six-Day War

Also in History Atlas: a participant in this subject.

Nationals Include

Awn Al-Khasawneh

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Awn Al-Khasawneh

Emily Bisharat

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Ihsan Barakat

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source International Court of Justice: All Members of the International Court of JusticeNationality

Quote, Nationality

Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud Jordan 2025-

Taghreed Hikmat

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Origin Of

Nabataean Architecture

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Baking

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Baking (Wikipedia)

Bread Baking

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the KitchenHarold McGeetier 1

Fattoush

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Fattoush (Wikipedia)tier 3

Mansaf

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Mansaf (Wikipedia)tier 3

Muhammar

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Qalayet bandora

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Qalayet bandora (Wikipedia)

Site Of

Al-Khazneh

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia

Jerash

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Jerash - Wikipedia

Kerak Castle

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Kerak Castle

Petra

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Petratier 3

Painting of the Six Kings

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Painting of the Six Kings (Wikipedia)

Petra

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipediatier 2

Hedjaz Jordan Railway

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Mount Hor

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Mount Nebo

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Petra

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Amman Stock Exchange

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Arab Cooperation Council

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Central Bank of Jordan

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Ministry of Finance (Jordan)

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

University of Jordan

Also in Education Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source University of Jordan (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

The University of Jordan (Arabic: الجامعة الأردنية; abbreviated UJ or JU) is a public university located in Amman, Jordan.

Found There

Domestic Pigeon

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Domestic pigeon (Wikipedia)Article text

Quote, Article text

Genetically, domesticated pigeons are closest to a cluster of origins of rock dove in the Middle East, particularly in the Syria – Jordan – Iraq – Arabian Peninsula region but also eastern Sudan, thus encompassing all or parts of the ranges of C. l. gaddi, C. l. palaestinae, and C. l. butleri.

Arabian Plate

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Arabian Plate

Jordan Rift Valley

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Jordan Rift Valley

Wadi Rum

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Wadi Rum

Constitution of Jordan

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Court of Cassation of Jordan

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Central Intelligence Agency: Jordan, The World Factbook (factbook.json archive copy)Government, judicial branch, highest court(s), found in Jordan

Quote, Government, judicial branch, highest court(s), found in Jordan

Court of Cassation or Supreme Court (consists of 15 members, including the chief justice)

Law of Egypt

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Law of Egypt

Law of Jordan

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

State Security Court

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Arabian Desert