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FACTS:
Capital: Amman
31°57′N 35°56′E
Largest city: Amman
Official language(s) Arabic
Government Constitutional Monarchy
- King Abdullah II
- Prime Minister Marouf al-Bakhit
Independence From the League of Nations mandate administered by the United
Kingdom
- Date 25 May 1946
Area
- Total 89,342 km² (112th)
34,495 sq mi
- Water (%) ~0.01%
Population
- July 2005 est. 5,703,000 (106th)
- 2003 census 5,460,000
- Density 64/km² (131st)
166/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
- Total $27.96 billion (97th)
- Per capita $ 4,825 (103rd)
HDI (2003) 0.753 (90th) – medium
Currency Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Time zone UTC+2 (UTC)
Internet TLD .jo
Calling code +962
Tourism
King Abdullah I Mosque at nightMuch of Amman's tourism is focused in the older
downtown area, which is centered around the old Souk (a colorful traditional market)
and the King Hussein Mosque. The downtown area (known locally as the Balad) has
been completely dwarfed by the sprawling urban areas that surround it. Despite the
changes, much remains of its old character. For those seeking the atmosphere of the
Old City, it is best to venture to the district east of Jabal Amman. There, in the bustle of
daily life, you can explore the capital's greatest souqs, fine museums, ancient
constructions, monuments, and cultural sites.
The Citadel hill of Amman, known as Jabal el Qala, has been inhabited for centuries,
important as a military and religious site. It dates back to Roman and Byzantine times,
and later work was carried out in the early Islamic era. Remains unearthed at the
northern and eastern ends of the Citadel, possibly date back to the Bronze Age. The
Citadel also is home to the Temple of Hercules which is said to have been
constructed under the Roman empirical ruler Marcus Aurelius who reigned from AD
161-180, is similar to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus.
Since Amman resembles Rome, as it is situated on seven hills, the city was a favorite
place for Roman soldiers and officials. Behind the Roman forum stands a Roman
theatre—the largest theatre in Jordan—with room for 6,000 spectators. Thought to
have been built between AD 138 and AD 161 by the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, it
is constructed into the side of the mountain and is still used for sport displays and
cultural events.
Amman is also home to some of the grandest mosques in the Middle East. The
newest of these is the enormous King Abdullah I Mosque, built between 1982 and
1989. It is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims
may offer prayer. The most unusual mosque in Amman is the Abu Darweesh Mosque
atop Jabal Ashrafieh (the highest point in the city). It is covered with an extraordinary
black and white chequered pattern and is unique to Jordan. In contrast, the interior is
totally free of the black and white scheme. Instead, there are light colored walls and
Persian carpets. This religious building was erected by one of Amman's Circassian
immigrants.
Nearby places of interest
Amman is conveniently located for many Jordanian attractions favoured by tourists. It is
a mere 45 minute trip by car to several interesting locations:
The Baptism Site (Al-Maghtas in Arabic) on the River Jordan where Jesus is believed
to have been baptized by John the Baptist
Mount Nebo where, according to Christians, Moses is supposed to have died
The unique ultra saline waters of the Dead Sea
Jerash, a city of the Decapolis and considered one of the most important and best
preserved Roman cities in the Near East
The Hellenistic ruin of Qasr al Abd, in the near-by valley of Wadi Seer.
Capital: Amman
31°57′N 35°56′E
Largest city: Amman
Official language(s) Arabic
Government Constitutional Monarchy
- King Abdullah II
- Prime Minister Marouf al-Bakhit
Independence From the League of Nations mandate administered by the United
Kingdom
- Date 25 May 1946
Area
- Total 89,342 km² (112th)
34,495 sq mi
- Water (%) ~0.01%
Population
- July 2005 est. 5,703,000 (106th)
- 2003 census 5,460,000
- Density 64/km² (131st)
166/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
- Total $27.96 billion (97th)
- Per capita $ 4,825 (103rd)
HDI (2003) 0.753 (90th) – medium
Currency Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Time zone UTC+2 (UTC)
Internet TLD .jo
Calling code +962
Tourism
King Abdullah I Mosque at nightMuch of Amman's tourism is focused in the older
downtown area, which is centered around the old Souk (a colorful traditional market)
and the King Hussein Mosque. The downtown area (known locally as the Balad) has
been completely dwarfed by the sprawling urban areas that surround it. Despite the
changes, much remains of its old character. For those seeking the atmosphere of the
Old City, it is best to venture to the district east of Jabal Amman. There, in the bustle of
daily life, you can explore the capital's greatest souqs, fine museums, ancient
constructions, monuments, and cultural sites.
The Citadel hill of Amman, known as Jabal el Qala, has been inhabited for centuries,
important as a military and religious site. It dates back to Roman and Byzantine times,
and later work was carried out in the early Islamic era. Remains unearthed at the
northern and eastern ends of the Citadel, possibly date back to the Bronze Age. The
Citadel also is home to the Temple of Hercules which is said to have been
constructed under the Roman empirical ruler Marcus Aurelius who reigned from AD
161-180, is similar to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus.
Since Amman resembles Rome, as it is situated on seven hills, the city was a favorite
place for Roman soldiers and officials. Behind the Roman forum stands a Roman
theatre—the largest theatre in Jordan—with room for 6,000 spectators. Thought to
have been built between AD 138 and AD 161 by the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, it
is constructed into the side of the mountain and is still used for sport displays and
cultural events.
Amman is also home to some of the grandest mosques in the Middle East. The
newest of these is the enormous King Abdullah I Mosque, built between 1982 and
1989. It is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims
may offer prayer. The most unusual mosque in Amman is the Abu Darweesh Mosque
atop Jabal Ashrafieh (the highest point in the city). It is covered with an extraordinary
black and white chequered pattern and is unique to Jordan. In contrast, the interior is
totally free of the black and white scheme. Instead, there are light colored walls and
Persian carpets. This religious building was erected by one of Amman's Circassian
immigrants.
Nearby places of interest
Amman is conveniently located for many Jordanian attractions favoured by tourists. It is
a mere 45 minute trip by car to several interesting locations:
The Baptism Site (Al-Maghtas in Arabic) on the River Jordan where Jesus is believed
to have been baptized by John the Baptist
Mount Nebo where, according to Christians, Moses is supposed to have died
The unique ultra saline waters of the Dead Sea
Jerash, a city of the Decapolis and considered one of the most important and best
preserved Roman cities in the Near East
The Hellenistic ruin of Qasr al Abd, in the near-by valley of Wadi Seer.
Geography
Amman is located in a hilly area of north-western Jordan. The city
was originally built on seven hills, but it now spans over an area of
nineteen hills (each known as a jabel or "mountain"). The main areas
of Amman gain their names from the hills on whose slopes they lie.
Transportation
The city's main airport, Queen Alia International Airport, is situated
about 30 minutes south of Amman and hosts the majority of the air
travel to and from the country.
By land, the city has frequent bus connections to other cities in Jordan
as well as to major cities in neighboring countries; the latter are also
served by service taxis. Internal transport is served by a number of
bus routes and taxis. Service taxis, which most often operate on fixed
routes, are readily available. The main two bus and taxi stations are
Abdali (near the King Abdullah Mosque, the Parliament and Palace of
Justice) and Raghadan (near the Roman Amphetheatre in
Downtown). The city can suffer from considerable traffic congestion at
peak hours.
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