Keyword: Jordan

Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a small country located in the Middle East. It is bordered by Iraq, Israel, Syria, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia.

Some quick facts about Jordan include:

As of 2008, the population of Jordan was approximately 6 million.
Previously under British control, Jordan gained its independence in 1946.
Amman, the capital city, is located in the northwest part of the country.
Arabic is the official language of Jordan.
Arabs make up the largest ethnic group with 98% of the population. Circassians and Armenians each make up 1% of the population.
Sunni Muslims make up the largest religious group with 92% of the population. Christians make up 6% of the population, and other religions make up 2%.