General Information about Jordan

Country Data

Form of government: Kingdom
Head of State: King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein
Official language: Arabic
Religion: 95% Muslim, 4% Christian, 1% other
Population: 9.72 million
Area: 89,213 km²
Capital: Amman
Major cities: Aqaba, Zarqa, Irbid, Mafraq, Ma'an, Salt, Tafila
Currency: JOD (Jordanian Dinar)
Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 1.4125 USD
International dialing code: +962
Time difference: Hungarian time +1 hour
National holiday: May 25 (Jordan's Independence Day)
Working days: Sunday to Thursday (offices and banks)
Days off: Friday-Saturday
Opening hours: Offices: 8:00-15:00, Banks: 8:00-17:00

Ministries

Health
Information Technology
Industry and Trade
Transport
Culture
Foreign Affairs / Education
Finance
Planning
Tourism

Economy and Trade

Jordan plays a major role in stabilizing the Middle East, maintaining very good relations with all its neighbors thanks to its stable policy. The country is among the safest in the region.

Main sources of income:
- raw material export (phosphate, potash)
- tourism
- tropical fruits, vegetables, pharmaceuticals, and industrial goods

Thanks to its excellent location, skilled labor market, and low taxes, Jordan has become an attractive area for foreign investors. Most companies are located in the capital, Amman, as it is the best place to monitor both local and foreign markets.

Jordan-Hungary Economic Relations (PDF)

Government Departments

Customs Department
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission
Jordan Department of Statistics
Central Bank of Jordan

Commercial Banks

Bank of Jordan
Cairo Amman Bank
Jordan Kuwait Bank
Jordan National Bank

Investment Banks

Arab Jordan Investment Bank
Jordan Investment and Finance Bank
Union Bank for Savings and Investment

Foreign Banks

HSBC
Citi Bank

Geographical Location

Jordan is located in the Middle East region. Neighboring countries:
North: Syria,
Northeast: Iraq,
East and Southeast: Saudi Arabia,
West: Palestine

Royal Family

Website of King Abdullah II
Website of Queen Rania

Schools

Public universities:
University of Jordan
Yarmouk University
German-Jordanian University
Private universities:
Al Ahlia University
Petra University
Philadelphia University
Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Recommended Hotels

Travel

Jordan is a mysterious world. A blend of different cultures and a multitude of historical sights await visitors. From Mount Nebo, you can glimpse Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, where Moses once stood. You can explore the secrets of the red desert, as it was from the Wadi Rum desert that Lawrence of Arabia once launched his campaigns. Still, one of the most popular places is Petra, the rose-red city, considered the eighth wonder of the world.

Jordan Tourism Board website
Ministry of Tourism website
Jordan video
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