Fast Facts

For the ease of tourists, here are some facts about Jordan, the country that has met increased number of tourist form all around the world. These facts about the country of Jordan provide some sort of knowledge to travelers before they would actually visit the place. Some of such facts about Jordan are discussed below:-

Official name: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Capital: Amman.

Main cities: Amman, Zarqa, Aqaba, Irbid, Salt.

Official language: Arabic, but English is used in commerce

Population: 4.0 million (est.).

Electricity: 220 volts ac, 50 Hz.

Weights and measures: Metric System.

Time: Plus two hours Greenwich Mean Time.

Weather (Temperature condition)

Rainy season can be enjoyed during the months of November to March and springs and autumn are long and pleasant throughout Jordan.

Currency: the official currency use in Jordan is Dinar, divided into 1000 fils or 100 plasters. They are banks or moneychangers for changing travelers’ cheque or foreign currency. Some good hotels also exchange money. Some of the most widely accepted credit cards are Visa, MasterCard, and American express. Some major diners clubs, tourists shops and restaurants also accept credit cards with wide spread of ATMs.

Communication: the international dialing code for Jordan is +962. For outgoings, the code used is 00 followed by relevant country code. It’s also good about Jordan that there is international direct dialing with most countries. City or area codes are in use. Many of the mobile phone companies have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone operators. There are Internet cafes in Amman and most major towns.