Jordan
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Basic Information:
Official Name: Hashemite Kingdom of JordanPopulation: 6,540,500
Area: 92,300 km2
Capital City: Amman
Major Religion: Islam (Sunni)
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +2
Current time: 07:12am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 962
Region: Asia
Language: Arabic
Useful Travel Phrases in: Arabic
Climate ():
Practical Travel Information:
Official Tourism Website: www.seejordan.orgElectricity: 230V
Electrical Socket:
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Type C
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Type D
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Type F
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Type G
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Type J
Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
- Petra
- Amman Citadel
- Karak Castle
Health Advisory:
- Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)