Jordan

Experiential Travel Blog

CAPITAL

Amman

CURRENCY

Jordanian Dinar - JOD

1JOD = 1,28 EUR

LANGUAGE

Arabic. The majority of the population also speak English.

SEASONS

Sunny most of the time.

Jan : 5-13°

Apr: 14-25°

Aug: 23-32°

POPULATION

About 10,407,793 with a density of 114/km2

POLITICS

Constitutional monarchy since its independence in 1946

TYPICAL FOOD

Tea time all the time, falafel, baba ganush, chicken mansaf, fresh bread

KEYWORDS

Welcome, Tea, welcome, falafel, desert, Bedouin, Dead Sea, spices

Jordan, the peaceful oasis between war countries, the cradle of ancient civilisations and multiple religions, a crossover for the most prestigious trade roads, breathtaking landscapes, an open-minded mentality and genuine people.

Jordan's variety of landscapes will let you without words: the majestic Petra, the wild Wadi Rum desert, the unique Dead Sea and its incredible salt shapes, the ancient Castles. You can sleep into a tent in the desert, do a camel trip, try the delicious chicken mansaf, drink a Jordanian tea and discover ancient Nabatean and Greco-Roman ruins.

A true journey through history and religion in a Country with a big heart.