Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an Arab country in Western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and the east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and Israel and Palestine to the west. The Dead Sea is located along its western borders and the country has a 26-kilometer (16 mi) coastline on the Red Sea in its extreme south-west port of Aqaba. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan’s most populous city as well as the country’s economic, political and cultural center.
Jordan is a relatively small, semi-arid, almost landlocked country with an area of 89,342 km2 (34,495 sq mi) and a population of 10 million, making it the 11th-most populous Arab country.
Jordan is part of the Holy Land and has several biblical attractions that attract pilgrimage activities. Biblical sites include Al-Maghtas- a traditional location for the Baptism of Jesus. Separated from ancient Palestine by the Jordan River, the region played a prominent role in biblical history. The ancient biblical kingdoms of Moab, Gilead, and Edom lie within its borders, as does the famed red stone city of Petra, the capital of the Nabataean kingdom.
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Economy
Although Jordan’s economy is relatively small and faces numerous obstacles, it is comparatively well diversified. Trade and finance combined account for nearly one-third of Jordan’s gross domestic product (GDP); transportation and communication, public utilities, and construction represent one-fifth of total GDP, and mining and manufacturing constitute nearly that proportion. Remittances from Jordanians working abroad are a major source of foreign exchange.
The government has participated with private enterprises in establishing the largest mining, industrial, and tourist firms in the country and also owns a significant share of the largest companies. The Amman Stock Exchange; formerly the Amman Financial Market is one of the largest stock markets in the Arab world. Jordan’s well developed industrial sector, which includes mining, manufacturing, construction, and power. The main industrial products are potash, phosphates, cement, clothes, and fertilizers. The most promising segment of this sector is construction. Petra Engineering Industries Company, which is considered to be one of the main pillars of the Jordanian industry, has gained international recognition with its air-conditioning units reaching the world. Jordan is now considered to be a leading pharmaceuticals manufacturer in the MENA region led by Jordanian pharmaceutical company Hikma.
Tourism
The tourism sector is considered a cornerstone of the economy and is a large source of employment, hard currency, and economic growth. In 2010, there were 8 million visitors to Jordan. The majority of tourists coming to Jordan are from European and Arab countries. The Jordanian government vigorously promotes tourism, and the number of tourists visiting Jordan has grown dramatically since the mid-1990s. The tourism sector in Jordan has been severely affected by regional turbulence. Jordan experienced a 70% decrease in the number of tourists from 2010 to 2016. Tourist numbers started to recover as of 2017.
Visitors come mainly from the West to see the old biblical cities of the Jordan Valley and such wonders as the ancient city of Petra, designated a World Heritage site in 1985.
Popular destinations other than the old biblical cities of the Jordan Valley are Amman, the capital with its ancient ruins, Petra, the ancient rock-cut city in a deep valley, the Dead Sea the lowest point on Earth, a salt-rich lake surrounded by desert beaches, mineral spas & oases, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba sea resort.
Aviation and airports
There are 2 airports in Jordan with scheduled flights. The biggest airport in Jordan is Amman Airport AMM/ OJAI, also known as Queen Alia International Airport, which is the largest airport in Jordan. It is Jordan’s main international airport and serves the area of Amman. Amman Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 75 destinations in 40 countries.
Aqaba Airport AQJ/ OJAQ, also known as King Hussein International Airport is the second largest airport in Jordan. It is an international airport and serves the area of Aqaba, Jordan. Aqaba Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 13 destinations in 9 countries.
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