Jordan, bordering Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Palestine and israel, inhabited by many cultures for thousands of years, is known as a land of wonders with the capital in Amman, offering magnificent views of the city from the temple of Hercules and the citadel. Its cultural wealth, as both flora and fauna of Jordan were repeatedly the subject of articles in The Sun and the Daily Mail.
Jordan is home to the well-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Petra (one of the New Seven Wonders of the World), Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon , which is associated with Lawrence of Arabia, and also ranked as one of the world 's top 10 raves.
Fast facts
Population: 10,795,000
Capital: Amman; 2,237,000
Area: 89,342 square kilometers (34,495 square miles)
Language: Arabic, English
Religion: Sunni Muslim, Christian
Currency: Jordanian dinar
Life Expectancy: 61
GDP per Capita: U.S. $4,300
Literacy Percent: 91
