Officially the country is called the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which is controlled bythe king, a portrait of the royal family will meet you at the airport even when entering the country. Jordanians love their monarch, and quite frankly proud of his erudition andwonderful family.
Jordan shares borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel, as well as with the Palestinian Authority. About 95% of its territory occupied by the hot desert andsemidesert, but Jordan has a lot to see and where to rest there. In the Gulf of Aqaba arecoral reefs and beaches of the Red Sea. You can go to the Dead Sea and visit the mysterious cave city of Petra, which makes an indelible impression: the stone lace,carved in rock music of bygone eras.
Jordan - an Arab country, which is located in the Middle East, has a maritime border and the coastline length of 26 km. The total area of the country - 92,000 square kilometersBasically, the territory occupied by Jordan Hills - arid desert plateau, the western part of the m
Since most of the country is desert, the climate of Jordan is almost all year round warm and dry. Precipitation is not so much - from 25-50 to 200 mm per year. The most humid part of the country - the north-west. The climate in this part of the Jordan, the Mediterranean influences, there falls from 300 to 800 mm of rainfall per year, and probably natural farming. Most rains are from November to March.Subtropical zone near the Mediterranean Sea and the rest of the country with a sharply continental climate form the two major climatic zones. In January, there are average air temperatures of +8 ° C to +14 ° C and in July, usually from +28 ° C to +40 ° C. Do not forget about the big difference between day and night temperatures, even in summer at night is pretty cool. Summer is always sunny and rain in the desert country of the sand storms occur.South of the country in the Gulf of Aqaba is a resort area, where you can relax all year round. In the summer here, of course, too hot, as well as in nearby Egypt, but the water temperature and the Red and Dead seas never drops below +21 ° C. However, the best time to visit Jordan - it is spring or autumn.
Jordan - a country with ancient history and many fascinating historical monuments - there are Roman ruins and a picturesque Petra, which is worth seeing at least once in their lives. In the state system is a constitutional monarchy, and all power in the country is concentrated in the hands of the king of Jordan and of the Council of Ministers. But the king ha
Jordan's currency is the Jordanian Dinar, which consists of 100 piastres. Coins and banknotes have pictures of the royal family and signed by both in Arabic and in English.Outstanding common banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 dinars and coins of various denominations.Banks in Jordan are usually open from 08.30 to 12.30 and from 15.30 to 17.30 Saturday to Thursday (offices close at 12.30). If you find yourself in Jordan during Ramadan, do not forget that most banks are open from 08.30 to 10.00, and working hard to find a ba
Jordan shares borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel, as well as with the Palestinian Authority. About 95% of its territory occupied by the hot desert andsemidesert, but Jordan has a lot to see and where to rest there. In the Gulf of Aqaba arecoral reefs and beaches of the Red Sea. You can go to the Dead Sea and visit the mysterious cave city of Petra, which makes an indelible impression: the stone lace,carved in rock music of bygone eras.
GEOGRAPHY
Jordan - an Arab country, which is located in the Middle East, has a maritime border and the coastline length of 26 km. The total area of the country - 92,000 square kilometersBasically, the territory occupied by Jordan Hills - arid desert plateau, the western part of the m
ore hilly, there are rivers, including the famous Jordan River on the border of Israel and Jordan. Jordan's highest point is Mount Jabal Rum, 1734 m, and the Dead Seabasin forms the deepest - 487 meters below sea level.
Most big cities - the capital of Jordan, Amman, Irbid and Zarqa city in the north.
Most big cities - the capital of Jordan, Amman, Irbid and Zarqa city in the north.
CLIMATE
Since most of the country is desert, the climate of Jordan is almost all year round warm and dry. Precipitation is not so much - from 25-50 to 200 mm per year. The most humid part of the country - the north-west. The climate in this part of the Jordan, the Mediterranean influences, there falls from 300 to 800 mm of rainfall per year, and probably natural farming. Most rains are from November to March.Subtropical zone near the Mediterranean Sea and the rest of the country with a sharply continental climate form the two major climatic zones. In January, there are average air temperatures of +8 ° C to +14 ° C and in July, usually from +28 ° C to +40 ° C. Do not forget about the big difference between day and night temperatures, even in summer at night is pretty cool. Summer is always sunny and rain in the desert country of the sand storms occur.South of the country in the Gulf of Aqaba is a resort area, where you can relax all year round. In the summer here, of course, too hot, as well as in nearby Egypt, but the water temperature and the Red and Dead seas never drops below +21 ° C. However, the best time to visit Jordan - it is spring or autumn.
JORDAN TODAY
Jordan - a country with ancient history and many fascinating historical monuments - there are Roman ruins and a picturesque Petra, which is worth seeing at least once in their lives. In the state system is a constitutional monarchy, and all power in the country is concentrated in the hands of the king of Jordan and of the Council of Ministers. But the king ha
s absolute power - both houses of the National Assembly have the right to legislate.
Jordan's economy is based on the export of phosphates, the country imports food, fuel and largely depends on its neighbors. It can hardly be called very rich. Agriculture produces olives and olive oil, grapes, sesame seeds, grains. And at the same time,Jordan - a country where life is safe and stable. A crime is almost non-existentaltogether. This happens not only because the streets keep order police patrols, butalso because the people themselves do not allow criminals to flourish.
Jordan's economy is based on the export of phosphates, the country imports food, fuel and largely depends on its neighbors. It can hardly be called very rich. Agriculture produces olives and olive oil, grapes, sesame seeds, grains. And at the same time,Jordan - a country where life is safe and stable. A crime is almost non-existentaltogether. This happens not only because the streets keep order police patrols, butalso because the people themselves do not allow criminals to flourish.
CURRENCY
Jordan's currency is the Jordanian Dinar, which consists of 100 piastres. Coins and banknotes have pictures of the royal family and signed by both in Arabic and in English.Outstanding common banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 dinars and coins of various denominations.Banks in Jordan are usually open from 08.30 to 12.30 and from 15.30 to 17.30 Saturday to Thursday (offices close at 12.30). If you find yourself in Jordan during Ramadan, do not forget that most banks are open from 08.30 to 10.00, and working hard to find a ba
nk in the afternoon.Payment for services, tours, products made in dinars, and you have to change foreign currency - it almost never take. Better to exchange currency at the airport, hotels, banks and specialized exchange offices. Credit cards and traveler's checks can be accepted for payment did not go - carry your dinars in cash, especially when traveling in the interior of the country. But if a large hotel, a supermarket you can take to pay American Express, Visa, Diner's Club is or MasterCard are accepted in Jordan are much rarer.So try to stock up in advance in local currency at a favorable rate.
VISA REGIME
To visit the Jordanian citizens of Russia and CIS countries need a visa. However, this visa can be obtained directly upon arrival at the airport. Or you can make yourself in advance to Moscow, the Embassy of Jordan.If you prefer to get a visa at the border, at the airport in Amman must present a passport valid for more than six months at the time of entry. You can ask for a voucher for the settlement of the hotel, an invitation and confirmation of hotel room booking. If a visa you will be charged a fee of around 28 $ USA.But you can cross the border of Jordan and for free, getting a visa to 30 days. If you will call to this country from Aqaba, CAT Arava on the Israeli side, or through a checkpoint Hackl, on the border with Saudi Arabia to pay for entry into the country do not have to.If you decide to apply for a visa in advance in the consular department of the Jordanian Embassy in Moscow, you will need the following documents:A. passport, the validity of which is at least six months at the time of the alleged entry into Jordan;Two. a passport-sized photograph;Three. Visa Application Form filled in Arabic or English and signed by the applicant.The consular fee for single entry visa is $ 31.50 for a double - $ 46.50 for multiple entry - $ 91.50. From payment of fee exempt children who are included in the parent's passport. Children have their own passports, pay the full cost of a visa.Visa at the Embassy takes 2-3 working days.
TRANSPORT
In Jordan, a very comfortable ride in a taxi, especially since it is quite inexpensive, and the roads in very good condition. The movement in this country right-hand speed - 80-110 km. per hour, and in urban areas - within 60 hours km.v. At the Amman-Aqabahighway just razreschena maximum speed - 110 km.v hour.
But if you want to travel, they themselves are behind the wheel, cities such as Amman orIrbid - it's not for you. Random movement in all direction, pointers can be complicatedyou do not like.
But if you want to travel, they themselves are behind the wheel, cities such as Amman orIrbid - it's not for you. Random movement in all direction, pointers can be complicatedyou do not like.
HOTEL
In small towns, hotels in more than a modest and inexpensive. In the tourist centers - in Amman, Aqaba, Madaba and Petra hotels a lot and they are very good. Aqaba is achain hotel, where service has traditionally maintained a high level. There are alsoexcellent at the Dead Sea hotels with SPA-centers, which can not only relax but also to clean the skin and joints with salt and mud from the Dead Sea. But if you are interested ina budget holiday in Jordan at the Dead Sea, you can stay in Madaba and the Dead Seato visit during the day - it is just 30 km away.
RESORT
The most popular resort in Jordan - a city of Aqaba on the Red Sea. It is located near the border of Israel and Egypt, and the climate is like in Taba, Egypt. But there is a nice feature. Aqaba is constantly blowing breeze and the air is slightly cooler than in Egypt.Pure water of the Red Sea, a special micro-climate, the possibility of a beach holiday all year attract many tourists. In Aqaba to study the underwater life of the Red Sea: there 4 a diving center, a few dive sites, courses on diving.Jordan has also appealing for anyone who would like to receive medical treatment at the Dead Sea or in the hot springs at Ma'in. Its heavy and rich in minerals, water helps with various skin diseases and diseases of the joints, and the climate has a positive impact on the entire body. Bromine, chlorine, metals, rare change even the air around the Dead Sea.Rest of the Dead Sea will help you and if you just want to tidy up its appearance. Here SPA-built hotels, where you can look after your skin with a unique local mineral makeup.Having a natural, harmless, and this beauty at the same time very effective, it will help you to put himself in perfect form. These hotels are located in the north of Jordan, where the Dead Sea flows into the Jordan River.
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