Jordan
Allah, Al-Watan, Al-Malik (God, Homeland, King)
🔹 Identity & Capital
Official Name
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Common Name
Jordan
Capital City
Amman
Largest City
Amman
National Anthem
As-salam al-malaki al-urdoni
🌍 Geography
Continent
Asia / Middle East (Western Asia)
Total Area
89,342
Land vs Water
Land 99% / Water 1%
Borders
Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Palestine
Coastline
26 km (Red Sea – Gulf of Aqaba)
High/Low Point
Jabal Umm ad Dami (1,854 m) / Dead Sea (-430 m)
Climate
Arid desert climate with Mediterranean areas in the west
👥 Population & Society
Total Population
≈ 11,300,000
Density
≈ 127 people per sq km
Urban Pop (%)
≈ 91%
Languages
Arabic
Ethnic Groups
Arab (~98%), Circassian, Chechen, others
Religions
Islam (~97%), Christianity (~2%), Others
Literacy Rate
≈ 98%
Life Expectancy
≈ 75 years
💰 Economy
GDP (Nominal)
≈ $52 Billion USD
GDP (PPP)
≈ $120 Billion USD
GDP Per Capita
≈ $4,600 USD
Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Major Exports
Phosphates, fertilizers, textiles, pharmaceuticals
Unemployment
≈ 22%
HDI Index
0.720