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COUNTRY INFORMATION - JORDAN

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Location Of Jordan
Jordan shares borders with Israel, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The Dead Sea is to the north-west and the Red Sea to the south-west. To the west of Jordan is the Palestinian National Authority Region. The east of the country is mainly desert. Jordan has a tiny stretch of Red Sea coast, centred on Aqaba.

Airports
Queen Alia International is 22 miles southeast of the capital and is connected by a good highway with a travel time of approximately 40 minutes. There is a regular bus service to Amman every 30 minutes and the travel time is approximately 50 minutes, and taxis are also available.

Language
The official language is Arabic. English is widely spoken in the cities. French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken.

Places To Go
Following the military action in Iraq, there is an increased risk of terrorism in Jordan and vigilance is necessary. Visitors are advised not to travel to the southern city of Ma'an. Potential travellers should check a government website for the latest risk assessment. Amman, the capital since 1921, is very well equipped with tourist facilities. The central souk is lively and provides a taste of a more traditional city. The main attraction is the Roman amphitheatre in the centre that dates from the second century AD. Jerash is less than one hour’s drive from Amman through the picturesque hills of ancient Gilead.

Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
PO Box 224
Amman 11118
Jordan
Tel: (6) 460 3360.
Fax: (6) 464 8465.
E-mail: contacts@tourism.jo
Website: www.tourism.jo

Jordan Tourism Board
PO Box 830688
Amman 11183
Jordan
Tel: (6) 567 8294.
Fax: (6) 567 8295.
E-mail: jtb@nets.com.jo
Website: www.see-jordan.com

Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
6 Upper Phillimore Gardens
London
W8 7HB
UK
Tel: (020) 7937 3685.
Fax: (020) 7937 8795.
E-mail: info@jordanembassyuk.org
Website: www.jordanembassyuk.org
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00 (consulate enquiries); 14:00-15:00 (visa collection).

Jordan Tourism Board
Lee House
2nd Floor
109 Hammersmith Road
London
W14 0QH
UK
Tel: (020) 7371 6496.
Fax: (020) 7603 2424.
E-mail: info@jordantourismboard.co.uk
Website: www.see-jordan.com

Jordan Information Service
6 Upper Phillimore Gardens
London
W8 7HB
UK
Tel: (020) 7937 9499.
Fax: (020) 7937 6741.
E-mail: info@jiblondon.com
Website: www.jiblondon.com

British Embassy
PO Box 87
Amman
Jordan
Tel: (6) 592 3100.
Fax: (6) 592 3759.
E-mail: info@britain.org.jo
Website: www.britain.org.jo

CIA World Factbook - Jordan

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