Culture of Jordan - Wikipedia
WEBThe culture of Jordan is based on Arabic and Islamic elements. Jordan stands at the intersection of the three continents of the ancient world, lending it geographic and population diversity. Notable aspects of the culture include the traditional music and clothing of Jordan and interest in sports.
Jordan | History, Population, Flag, Map, King, & Facts
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Jordan, Arab country of Southwest Asia, in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula. Part of the Ottoman Empire until 1918 and later a mandate of the United Kingdom, Jordan has been an independent kingdom since 1946.
Jordan - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 31.24°N 36.51°E. Jordan, [a] officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, [b] is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank and Israel to the west.
The Culture Of Jordan - WorldAtlas
WEBFeb 4, 2019 · Ethnic Jordanians comprise 69.3% of the population of the country. Other ethnic groups of Jordan include Syrian, Palestinian, Egyptian, Iraqi, and others. Arabic is the official language and is spoken by most of the population. English is spoken widely among the upper and middle classes of Jordan.
Culture of Jordan - history, people, traditions, women, beliefs, …
WEBHistory and Ethnic Relations. Emergence of the Nation. The Nabateans built the capital of their ancient Arab kingdom, Petra, in what is now Jordan between 400 B.C.E. and 160 C.E. From Mount Nebo in western Jordan, many people …
6 Key Things To Know About Jordan Culture | TravelAwaits
WEBIf you’re traveling to Jordan, culture will play an important part in your trip. Here’s what you need to know before spending time in Amman, exploring Petra, or floating in the Dead Sea.
History & Culture - Visit Jordan
WEBThe ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan's national treasures and by far its best known tourist attraction. Located approximately three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago.
Jordan — History and Culture - iExplore
WEBHistory. The region’s first known inhabitants were the Nabataeans who were responsible for building the remarkable city of Petra on the wealth they derived as traders between Europe and Asia, along the Silk Road. Soon after, the land was included in the Byzantium Empire.
WEBContent. Introduction 2. Handicrafts 3. Cuisine 4. Amman 5. Madaba 8. Umm Ar-Rasas 9. Mukawir 10. Mount Nebo 10. The Dead Sea 11. Petra 12. As-Salt 14. Bethany Beyond the Jordan 15. Aqaba 16. Jerash 17.
Jordan country profile - BBC News
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Jordan's cultural heritage, such as the rock city of Petra, is popular with tourists. Some key dates in Jordan's history: 3600-1200BC - Bronze Age sees the emergence of fortified towns and...
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