• Local Time: GMT +2

• Population: 5.6 million. Approx 2.2 million people live in the capital Amman.

• Currency: Jordan Dinar (JD). 1JD= US$1.4

• Credit Cards: Most international credit cards are accepted in large establishments like hotels and restaurants, but not in
                          taxis, for example.

• Climate: a daily average of 22°C is expected in late October. It drops down to about 12°C at night.

• Language: Arabic, English is widely spoken

• Religion: Mostly Sunni Muslims

• Dialing codes: International dialing code from outside Jordan is 00962. Local dialing codes: Amman 06;
                            Dead Sea 05; Aqaba 03 - 201; Petra 03 - 215.

• Shopping: A wide selection of souvenirs is available in Jordan. Best buys include Dead-Sea based personal care products, sand bottles; hand made rugs; cushions & wall coverings; hand made pottery; olive tree ornaments; as well as Arabic sweets, olive oil, herbs & spices. Shopping for fashion wear is best made at City Mall, Mecca Mall, Zara Center & Abdoun Mall where a wide variety of shops await you.


For more information on Jordan's major tourist attractions, please log on to www.visitjordan.com