Jordan, Asia
This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 21 April 2025.
Jordan is a country located in the Western Asia sub‑region of the Asia continent.
| Jordan is located in | Western Asia Asia Continent |
| Jordan population | 11 439 213 inhabitants (2023 UN data) |
| Jordan Area | 92 300 Km2 ( 57 352 sq mi) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31° 00' N, 36° 00' E |
| Jordan Capital city | Amman |
| Neighbouring countries | Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Israel, Palestinian Territory. |
| Jordan Climate | mostly arid desert; rainy season in west (November to April) |
| Most predominant religion | Muslim (official; predominantly Sunni), |
| Second most predominant religion | Christian (majority Greek Orthodox, but some Greek and Roman Catholics, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, and Protestant denominations), |
| Currency name & code | Dinar (JOD) |
| Internet ccTLD | .jo |
| Jordan calling code | 962 |
| Passport ranking | 83 |
Jordan administrative divisions
- 12 governorates;
- 'Ajlun,
- Al 'Aqabah,
- Al Balqa',
- Al Karak,
- Al Mafraq,
- Al ‘Asimah (Amman),
- At Tafilah,
- Az Zarqa',
- Irbid,
- Jarash,
- Ma'an,
- Madaba
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