The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, commonly called Jordan (Arabic أردنّ, transliterated ʼUrdunn), is an Arab country in the Middle East. It is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Israel and the Israeli-administered West Bank to the west. It shares with Israel the coastlines of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea. Jordan's main religion is Islam and its main language is Arabic. Jordan - History. Main article: History of JordanIncluding:

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Main article: Geography of Jordan Jordan is a Middle Eastern country, bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south and Israel and West Bank to the west. All these border lines add up to 1619 km. The Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea also touch the country, and thus Jordan has a coastline of 26 km. Jordan consists mostly of arid desert plateau in the east, with Highland area in the west. The Great Rift Valley of the Jordan River separates Jordan and Israel. The highest point in the country is Jabal Ram, while the lowest is the Dead Sea. Jordan is considered to ...

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The town was known as Saltus in Byzantine times and was the seat of a bishopric. At this time the town was considered to be the principal settlement on the East Bank, of the Jordan River. The settlement was destroyed by the Mongols and then rebuilt during the reign of the Mamluk sultan Baybars I (1260-1277) and became a regional capital once more during the time of the Ottoman Empire. In the early 1830s, Salt was again attacked, this time being blown up during a raid by the Egyptian viceroy Ibrahim P ...

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Main article: History of Jordan The land that became Jordan forms part of the history-rich Fertile Crescent region. Its known history began around 2000 B.C., when Semitic Amorites settled around the Jordan River in the area called Canaan. Subsequent invaders and settlers included Hittites, Egyptians, Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arab Muslims, Christian Crusaders, Mameluks, Ottoman Turks, and, finally, the British. At the end of World War I, the territory now comprising Israel, Jordan ...

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The land that became Jordan forms part of the history-rich Fertile Crescent region. Its known history began around 2000 B.C., when Semitic Amorites settled around the Jordan River in the area called Canaan. Subsequent invaders and settlers included Hittites, Egyptians, Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arab Muslims, Christian Crusaders, Mameluks, Ottoman Turks, and, finally, the British. At the end of World War I, the territory now comprising Israel, Jordan, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem ...

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Jordan Communications in Jordan - Radio. Radio broadcast stations: AM 6, FM 5, shortwave 1 (as of 1999) Radios: 1.66 million (as of 1997) Now in Jordan more than 13(by Goverment & Public) FM stations (Arabic, English,French),Broadcasting Music & Songs &News Like [BBC Arabic] &[Fann(Art)FM Music &News & Songs] [Radio Jordan English] , [Radio Jordan French] , [Mazaj (Mood) FM] ,[ Amman Fm]. Including:

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The culture of Jordan is based around Arab and Islamic elements. Aspects of Jordanian culture include the music of Jordan. Culture of: Afghanistan | Armenia | Azerbaijan | Bahrain | Bangladesh | Bhutan | Brunei | Cambodia | People's Republic of China (Hong Kong | Macau) | Republic of China (Taiwan) | Cyprus | East Timor | Egypt | Gaza Strip | Georgia | India | Indonesia | Iran | Iraq | Israel | Japan | Jordan | Kazakhstan | Kuwait | Kyrgyzstan | Laos | Lebanon | M ...

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Salt (Arabic: As-Salt -- pronounced As Sàlt) is an ancient agricultural town and administrative centre in west-central Jordan. It is on the old main highway leading from Amman to Jerusalem. Situated in the Balqa highland, about 790-840 metres above sea level, the town is built in the crook of three hills, one of which (Jebal Al Qal'a) is the site of a 13th century ruined fortress. Salt Jordan - History. The town was known as Saltus in Byzantine times and was the seat of a bisho ...

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University of Jordan (Arabic: الجامعة الأردنية) is the oldest institute in Hashimiet Kingdom. Established in 1961, the university has since applied itself to the advancement of knowledge no less than to its dissemination. Jordan University has around 35000 students and about 1200 teachers in 18 faculities: Faculty of Arts Faculty of Business Administration Faculty of Science Faculty of Shari'a (Islamic Studies) Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Nursing <

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King Abdullah I of Jordan (1882 – July 20, 1951) (Arabic: عبد الله الأول), also known as Abdullah bin Husayn (Arabic: عبد الله بن حسين), was, successively, Emir of Trans-Jordan (1921–1946) under a British Mandate, then King of Transjordan (May 25, 1946–1949), and finally King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (1949–1951). The son of the Hashemite Husayn ibn Ali, he has two sons and three daughters: (1) H.M King Talal bin Abdulla; (2) H.R.H Prince Nayef bin Abdulla; (3) H.R.H Princess Hay ...

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The Coat of Arms of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a derivation of the Hashemite coat of arms, and symbolizes the rule of that family over the nation. The coat of arms consists of many parts. The crown at the top symbolizes the monarchy, beneath which is a coat that represents the throne of the Hashemite rulers of Jordan. The coat is red on the outside to symbolize sacrifice, and white on the inside to symolize purity. Enclosed in the jacket are numerous objects. Included are the two flags of the Great Arab Revolt, w ...

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This article, Black September in Jordan, describes the events surrounding September, 1970 in Jordan. For the paramilitary organization, see Black September (group). September 1970 is known as the Black September in the Arab history and sometimes is referred to as the "era of regrettable events". It was a month when Hashemite King Hussein of Jordan moved to quash an attempt of Palestinian organizations to overturn his monarchy, the attack resulted in heavy civilian Palestinian casualties. The armed conflict lasted ...

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Vernon Eulion Jr. Jordan (born August 15, 1935) is a American business executive. He has been dubbed a Washington "Power Broker" by many. Vernon graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1957. He later received his J.D. in 1960. In 1970 he became executive director of the United Negro College Fund and later president of the National Urban League between 1972 and 1981. In 1980 he was wounded by a sniper in Fort Wayne, Indiana and he later resigned from the National Urban League to take a position as leg ...

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HM The King HM The Queen HRH Prince Hussein HRH Prince Iman HRH Princess Salma HRH Prince Hashem HRH Prince Faisal HRH Princess Aisha HRH Princess Zein HRH Princess Haya HRH Prince Ali HRH Princess Rym HRH Princess Jalilah HM Queen Noor HRH Prince Hamzah HRH Prince Hashim HRH Prince Iman HRH Princess ...

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(2000 est.) total: 8,000 km paved: 8,000 km unpaved: 0 km ...

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The town was known as Saltus in Byzantine times and was the seat of a bishopric. At this time the town was considered to be the principal settlement on the East Bank, of the Jordan River. The settlement was destroyed by the Mongols and then rebuilt during the reign of the Mamluk sultan Baybars I (1260-1277) and became a regional capital once more during the time of the Ottoman Empire. In the early 1830s, Salt was again attacked, this time being blown up during a raid by the Egyptian viceroy Ibrahim Pa ...

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Jordan's basketball talent was clear from his rookie season in the NBA. His breathtaking dunks, tenacious defense and apparent ability to score at will amazed fans and opponents. After Jordan poured in 63 points against the Boston Celtics in a 1986 playoff game (still a playoff record), Celtic superstar Larry Bird famously described him as "God disguised as Michael Jordan." Still, many critics refused to consider him as good as the two great players of the 1980s, Bird and the Los Angeles Lakers' Magic Johnson. Jordan, it was said, was ...

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In his fourth season, Jordan averaged 35 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 5.9 APG, won his first MVP award and the Defensive Player of the Year award (garnering 259 steals and 131 blocks, unusually high for a guard), was named MVP of the All-Star Game, and won his second consecutive Slam Dunk contest with a dunk from the free throw line. Jordan's Bulls got out of the first round for the first time, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games (with Jordan averaging 45.2 PPG during the series) before losing in five games to the ev ...

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(2000) total: 677 km narrow gauge (1.050 m): 677 km Two non-connecting sections of the Hejaz Railway still operate: from Amman in Jordan to Syria. from phosphate mines near Ma'an to the Gulf of Aqaba. See Hedjaz Railway. Transport in Jordan - Railway links with adjacent countries. Syria - yes - break-of-gauge 1.050m/1.435m Saudi Arabia - no - defunct since 1917. Israel - no - defunct since about 1948. Egypt - no - requires bridge over Gulf of AqabaSee also:

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