Jordan has a surface area of 35,500 square miles, slightly larger than Ireland. Its coastline along the Gulf of Aqaba is just 29 km long. 5.5 million people live in the kingdom, of which 2.5 ...
In Jordan, 95% of the population is Arab. More than half are refugees from Palestine, who fled to Jordan during the wars between 1948 and 1967. They received (as in any Arab nation) automatic citizenship ...
Jordan’s state religion is Islam, although people are free to practise whatever religion they choose, just as in Syria. Over 90% of the Muslims are Sunnis and 3% Shiites. A small Christian minority lives in ...
The cultural differences between Europe and Jordan are so big that you could write a book about them. The following hints will help you avoid the biggest misunderstandings.
Hospitality: This is a cornerstone of Arabic life. ...
Friday is the day of rest. Most shops, government buildings/services and banks are closed (NB: Jewish people do not work on Saturdays and Christians are free on Sundays). On Fridays you will see many families ...
Drinking water: You cannot drink the tap water. Buy bottles of purified drinking water, which is safe to drink everywhere. Do verify that the bottles have their original caps. Coke on the rocks is taboo ...
At the more expensive restaurants, the service charge is included in the bill. If this is not the case, then a tip of around 10% is customary. This also applies to taxis, on top of ...
Climate: In general, the winter months (November-March) are cold and wet and the summer (April-November) is hot and dry. However, there are, as mentioned, varying climates. The temperature in Amman is around 10 degrees in ...
Take it easy on your first day in Jordan. Take the time to recover from the flight and get used to the different climate, culture and country. Let it slowly work its magic on you. ...
Make sure that those at home know which country you are in and how long you are planning to stay away. You may fix a date when you will contact them again. Provide those picking ...
Jordan uses 220 volt, 50 hertz alternating current, assuming a power cut is not occurring. For this reason, many Jordanians have backup generators at home. At the souq, you will neither hear nor see the ...
The following health information is a general text that applies to all our Middle Eastern holidays (Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Syria, Jordan). Travellers to the Middle East who pay some attention to hygiene and skincare usually ...
Women are better off wearing dresses or trousers which cover the knee at least. Also make sure that your shoulders are covered; spaghetti band tops are not appreciated here! On Aqaba beach, one-piece swimsuits are ...
The amount of spending money suggested is the minimum required to pay for your meals, drinks, optional excursions, entrance fees, airport taxes and tips. The amount you actually need is of course dependent on your ...
You can photograph/film everything in both countries, with the exception of military sites (bridges, airports or government buildings) or the police. People generally enjoy being photographed. However, if there is any doubt, it is best ...
In general, Jordan is safe for tourists. Most of the locals are hospitable and friendly. Although theft is not a big problem, it is always sensible to take precautions. Do not show wads of money ...
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