JORDAN

A. COUNTRY PROFILE
● Country Name - Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
- Jordan is a kingdom in the Middle East.
- It is a young state that occupies an ancient land, one that bears the traces of many
civilizations.
- Jordan has been an independent kingdom since 1946. It is among the most politically
liberal countries of the Arab world, and, although it shares in the troubles affecting the
region, its rulers have expressed a commitment to maintaining peace and stability.
● Capital - Amman
- The capital and largest city in the country is Amman—named for the Ammonites,
who made the city their capital in the 13th century BCE. Amman was later a great city
of Middle Eastern antiquity, Philadelphia, of the Roman Decapolis, and now serves as
one of the region’s principal commercial and transportation centers as well as one of
the Arab world’s major cultural capitals.
● Flag
- The flag of Jordan features the traditional Pan-Arab colors, which symbolize the unity
of the Arab nations. The colors of the flag aren’t all that has symbolism. The flag
features a chevron design on the hoist side that connects the three horizontal bands.
This chevron pays homage to the Hashemite dynasty and the Arab Revolt.
● Currency - Jordanian Dinar
- The Jordanian dinar (JOD) has been the national currency of Jordan since 1950. The
current series of banknotes have denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 dinars. The
Jordanian dinar is considered to be the fourth-highest valued currency in the world.
● Language - Arabic
- Arabic is the official language in Jordan. The entire population, including minority
communities, speak Arabic. It is commonly employed in most written documents and
media.
- You can spot other foreign languages used in the country such as English, French, and
German.

B. TYPES OF TOURISM
Ecotourism:
Jordan’s extensive network of nature reserves offers some of the best ecotourism destinations
in the Middle East. They’ve also made a number of important conservation achievements,
including captive breeding and re-introduction of the Arabian Oryx, Gazelle, and Nubian
Ibex.

Sports:
The most popular team sports in Jordan are football (soccer) and basketball; handball and
volleyball are also widely played. In individual sports, boxing, tae kwon do, and swimming
are the most widespread.

Adventure:
➢ Canyoning
Despite being known primarily as a desert, Jordan actually has a surprising amount of water,
and even a rainy season. This helps fill many of the siqs (canyons) and wadis (valleys) with
gently flowing creeks and rushing rivers.

➢ Ride a Camel through the Desert

There are several places where you can ride camels in Jordan, but my early morning trip
through Wadi Rum was among my top trip memories. Perching six feet atop a spindly-legged
dromedary is pretty thrilling, especially when they kneel down to allow you to mount and
dismount.

C. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Natural Attraction
● Dead Sea
● Jordan River
● The Jordan Valley
Historical Attraction
● Petra
● Wadi Rum Reserve
● The Treasury
Cultural Attraction
● Ajloun Castle
● Amman Citadel
● Karak Castle
Heritage Attraction
● Al-Maghtas
● Qasr Amra
● Umm ar-Rasas

A. ACCOMODATION, LODGING FACILITIES, FOOD AND BEVERAGES

● Lodging Facilities
➢ Little Petra Bedouin Camp
It is situated in Al Ḩayy and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, snack bar, garden and terrace.
● Food and Beverages
➢ Mansaf - Traditionally served in a large platter meant for communal eating, mansaf is
a dish of tender meat layered with paper-thin flatbread and great piles of aromatic
rice.
➢ Kunafa - A crisp layer of pastry threads tops tangy cheese or cream in this popular
dessert, which is said to have spread across the Levant with Ottoman rule -- along
with the thick Turkish coffee that's a perfect pairing with the syrupy treat.

B. ACCESS AND ARRIVAL OF THE COUNTRY

 ● Flag Carriers and their Hub Airport (with AL & AP codes)
Flag Carrier: Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJA), as the national carrier of Jordan, RJ plays a
strategic role in serving the kingdom, reinforcing its image as a secure and politically stable
country.
Airport Hub: Queen Alia International Airport, a gateway to the world, our hub at Queen Alia
International Airport (QAIA) gives you direct access to the major destinations of Europe, Asia, North
America and the Middle East.

C.TOURISM ACTIVITIES
➔ What to do in Jordan?
➔ Hike Jordan's landscapes
- You can hike through wildflowers and forests in the north, desert dunes and incredible
rock formations in the south, and plenty of castles, wadis (canyons) and ancient ruins
in between. Whether you’re a casual walker or a hardcore hiker, the abundance and
diversity of hiking trails in Jordan offer options for a variety of skill levels and
abilities.
➔ Craft souvenirs with local artisans
- Across Jordan, you can find opportunities to learn from an artisan and take home your
own hand-crafted souvenir made using traditional techniques. Possibilities include
basket weaving in Umm Qais, paper making in Iraq Al Amir, mosaic-making in
Amman and Madaba, and weaving at Bani Hamida near the Dead Sea. If you’re short
on time and won’t have a chance to make a souvenir, you can still buy gifts from
these local artisans and other stores in Jordan

➔ Shopping
➔ Mecca Mall
- The mall is a one-stop location for most of your needs. Be it grocery, clothing, books,
pharmacy, the Mecca mall has it all. This is a place where high-end brands meet
inexpensive shopping.
➔ Why Not Shop
- The place is located in Petra which is famous for its archaeological sites. The shop is
beyond the treasury which sells some amazing traditional handicrafts, jewelry, pottery
bowls, wall hangings, and spices. The shop may not look appealing at one go, but
once you enter, you will realize that it is worth the visit.

D. NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION

● National Tourism Organization
➔ Jordan Tourism Board (JTB)
- JTB plans and executes an integrated program of international promotional activities.
This program includes the active participation in trade fairs, trade workshops, trade
and consumer road shows, familiarization trips, press trips, brochure & multimedia
production, and media relations.
● Tourism Slogan
- “Yes, it's Jordan.”
E. CURRENT TOURISM TRENDS
● Interesting Facts
- Jordan is home to the Dead Sea
- This is a famous salt lake in Jordan that’s a great spot for floating around. In fact, it’s
one of the saltiest lakes in the world.
- There’s no oil in Jordan
- Unlike the rest of its Arab neighbors, Jordan can’t make money from oil – a negligible
amount, maybe. What it does have are some pretty modest natural gas reserves, which
are far less interesting.
- There are over 100,000 archaeological sites in Jordan!
- From the everyday, garden variety tourists to the history buffs out there. Jordan really
is packed with old stuff to see.