General background: Area comparative:
Climate: Terrain:
Population: 4.6 million
Ethnic groups: Arab (60% Palestinian, many
refugees), Circassians, Chechens, Armenians
Religions: 96% Sunni Muslim, 4% Christian
Language: Arabic, English
Government type:
Capital: Amman
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Places of interest: Jordan isn't just a friendly
and extremely safe country, it's also home to two
of the most spectacular sights in the Middle East:
Petra, this ancient city is one of the world's most
atmospheric ruins together with the startling desert
scenery of Wadi Rum.
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