Country's codes
International phone code for Jordan: +962
3 letters: JOR
2 letters (internet domain): .JO
Digital country code 400
Standard EAN-13 (country barcode): 625
Olympic country code: JOR
🇯🇴 Jordan Travel Guide
Jordan is a desert kingdom of breathtaking contrasts: the lost Nabatean city of Petra, the otherworldly valleys of Wadi Rum, and the buoyant Dead Sea — Earth’s lowest point. Enjoy Bedouin hospitality, explore crusader castles, and feel safe in one of the Middle East’s most stable countries.
Top Attractions in Jordan
🏛️ Petra (The Rose City)
A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, carved into pink sandstone cliffs by the Nabateans over 2,000 years ago.
🏜️ Wadi Rum Protected Area
A dramatic desert valley with Martian-like landscapes, red dunes, and ancient inscriptions — famous for jeep tours, camping, and scenes from “The Martian.”
🌊 Dead Sea
The lowest point on Earth, where you float effortlessly in hyper-saline waters and cover yourself in mineral-rich black mud.
🏛️ Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world, featuring Hadrian’s Arch, hippodrome, and a stunning colonnaded street.
Best Places to Visit
- 🏙️ Amman – The cosmopolitan capital with the Citadel, Roman Theatre, and vibrant art scene.
- 🌹 Petra (Wadi Musa) – The iconic archaeological treasure, best explored over two days.
- 🏜️ Wadi Rum Village – Gateway to desert camping under starry skies.
- ♨️ Ma'in Hot Springs – Waterfalls and therapeutic thermal pools near the Dead Sea.
- 🏰 Kerak & Shobak Castles – Impressive crusader fortresses along the King’s Highway.
Things to Do in Jordan
- Walk through the Siq canyon to reach Petra’s Treasury at sunrise.
- Sleep in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum and stargaze in a dark sky reserve.
- Float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself in mineral mud.
- Explore Amman’s downtown souks and try kunafa (sweet cheese pastry).
- Snorkel or dive in the Red Sea at Aqaba’s coral reefs.
Travel Tips for Visitors
- ☀️ Spring and autumn offer pleasant daytime temperatures; summers are very hot (avoid midday desert hikes).
- 🚗 Renting a car is the best way to explore Jordan — roads are excellent and well-signposted.
- 💳 Cards accepted in cities, but cash (Jordanian dinars) needed for smaller shops and desert camps.
- 👕 Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees) especially in religious sites and smaller towns.
📌 Useful Country Information
Quick Facts
Total area: 34,495 sq mi (89,342 sq km)
Population (2023 est.): ~11.3 million
Capital: Amman (~4 million)
🇯🇴 Amman: Capital City Profile
Other major cities: Zarqa, Irbid, Aqaba, Salt
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
National name: Al-Mamlakah al-Urduniyyah al-Hashimiyyah (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
Language: Arabic (official); English widely spoken in tourism and business
Ethnicity/race: Jordanian Arab 69.3%, Syrian 13.3%, Palestinian 6.7%, Egyptian 6.7%, Iraqi 2.0%, other 2.0% (includes Armenian, Circassian)
Religions: Muslim 97.1% (predominantly Sunni), Christian 2.1% (Greek Orthodox, Coptic, Roman Catholic), other 0.8%
National Holiday: May 25, Independence Day (from British administration, 1946).
Background
🕊️ Modern Jordan, led by the Hashemite dynasty since the 1920s, has become a beacon of stability and peace in a turbulent region. It signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1994 and maintains close ties with the West.
🏜️ Despite being resource-poor, Jordan thrives on tourism, phosphates, and a highly educated population. The country is famous for its welcoming attitude — “Welcome to Jordan” is more than a phrase.
🇯🇴 Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with a parliament, and while not an EU member, it has an advanced association agreement with the European Union.
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