Rahim Tabet | November 09, 2014 |
Jordan
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Midle East
Jordan is a land east of the Jordan River between Israel and the West bank in the west, Iraq to the east, Syria to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. The capital of Jordan is Amman and city with nearly 1.5 million inhabitants, the largest city in the country. Other cities are Aqaba, Al-Karak, Az-Zarqa, Irbid, Ma'an and Jerash.
The country is divided into 12 governorates.
The most famous is the Jordan River on the border with Israel and the West Bank. The Dead Sea is actually a lake. The country through the Gulf of Aqaba an open connection to the Red Sea and thus with the rest of the world.
Jordan consists of 90% of desert.
History
The history of Jordan is one of the oldest civilization of the world, the country has for years been on the map as a territory of Israel.
By the First World War the British in the Middle East came and was this part riverside British territory of Israel. The area was named and the state Transjordan was born.
Population and culture
Jordan has more than 5.6 million inhabitants. The majority are Palestinians who have fled to Jordan after the wars in 1948 and 1967.
The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that every adult Muslim who has the financial resources do at least one time in his life. The Hajj is always in the beginning of the 12th month of the Muslim calendar.
Arabian life is known for its hospitality. It is normal for Jordanian families, especially those who are in the wilderness, to invite strangers into their home. The tradition stems from the hard life in the desert. Wherever you go in Jordan, will the word "welcome" often encounter. Will be reviewed regularly invited to people's homes to eat and to drink a cup of tea.
Safety
Jordan is a politically stable and safe country. Naturally, petty theft and pickpockets for.
Medical Information
Healthcare in Jordan is considered one of the most advanced in the region. There are well-trained doctors and well-equipped hospitals in the larger cities. You can use English well go there.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are not required for Jordan. Vaccinations against DTP and hepatitis A (jaundice) are well advised.
For current advice contact the Public Health Service, Tropical Doctor or Travel Clinic.
Language
The official language of Jordan is Arabic. Especially in the cities is a lot of English spoken. French and German are also spoken in some places.
Price
The price level in Jordan is lower than in the Netherlands.
The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian dinar (JD).
It is best to change money in the Netherlands, but just in Jordan itself. This advice also applies to the switch back at the end of the trip. In Jordan, you can exchange at banks (cash, traveler's checks, most major credit cards), authorized money changers and luxury hotels. There are ATMs on a limited scale. Credit cards are not accepted everywhere. So make sure you have enough cash.
Transportations
Getting into the country
The international airport of the capital Amman Queen Alia Airport is called. The flight from Amsterdam to Amman takes about 4.5 hours. The Royal Jordanian and KLM have direct scheduled flights from Schiphol to Amman. Other companies make a stopover in Europe.
Transport in the country
Important means of transportation bus, taxi, and the shared taxi. Within the Jordanian Amman transport is the primary node.
If no meter is present in the taxi, it is wise to speak on a fare before departure.
There are no trains in Jordan.
Domestic flights are only between Amman and Aqaba.
Visa
Upon arrival at the airport in Jordan you need to buy a visa. Costs are 10 Dinar (about € 10, -) and the visa is valid for 3 months. Please note that you must pay cash it immediately when you get off the plane.
Upon entering Aqaba (through the port, via the airport or across the border at Israel or Saudi Arabia) is a free visa is issued. Here are no obligations for fixed, if one leaves Jordan back within one month.
Flora & Fauna
The pine forests in the north of Jordan walking into the rolling countryside of the Jordan Valley. This landscape is overgrown with olive trees and eucalyptus. Feather to the south, towards the Dead Sea, there is a landscape of mud and salt flats. Nothing may be because the high concentration of salt in this area grow here. The desert in the east is sparsely covered. Here you will find only barren thorns. Is after the spring rain, however, admire a fascinating wealth of plants for a short period.
The fauna in the desert area consists of camels, desert foxes, sand rats and hares. The hilly area in the northeast of the Dead Sea, consists of bears, badgers and goats. Jordan is known for marine life. The Gulf of Aqaba has a varied amount of tropical fish and coral. The coral reef of the Red Sea is home to include starfish, butterfly fish, parrot fish and other exotic fish.
The country is divided into 12 governorates.
The most famous is the Jordan River on the border with Israel and the West Bank. The Dead Sea is actually a lake. The country through the Gulf of Aqaba an open connection to the Red Sea and thus with the rest of the world.
Jordan consists of 90% of desert.
History
The history of Jordan is one of the oldest civilization of the world, the country has for years been on the map as a territory of Israel.
By the First World War the British in the Middle East came and was this part riverside British territory of Israel. The area was named and the state Transjordan was born.
Population and culture
Jordan has more than 5.6 million inhabitants. The majority are Palestinians who have fled to Jordan after the wars in 1948 and 1967.
The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that every adult Muslim who has the financial resources do at least one time in his life. The Hajj is always in the beginning of the 12th month of the Muslim calendar.
Arabian life is known for its hospitality. It is normal for Jordanian families, especially those who are in the wilderness, to invite strangers into their home. The tradition stems from the hard life in the desert. Wherever you go in Jordan, will the word "welcome" often encounter. Will be reviewed regularly invited to people's homes to eat and to drink a cup of tea.
Safety
Jordan is a politically stable and safe country. Naturally, petty theft and pickpockets for.
Medical Information
Healthcare in Jordan is considered one of the most advanced in the region. There are well-trained doctors and well-equipped hospitals in the larger cities. You can use English well go there.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are not required for Jordan. Vaccinations against DTP and hepatitis A (jaundice) are well advised.
For current advice contact the Public Health Service, Tropical Doctor or Travel Clinic.
Language
The official language of Jordan is Arabic. Especially in the cities is a lot of English spoken. French and German are also spoken in some places.
Price
The price level in Jordan is lower than in the Netherlands.
The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian dinar (JD).
It is best to change money in the Netherlands, but just in Jordan itself. This advice also applies to the switch back at the end of the trip. In Jordan, you can exchange at banks (cash, traveler's checks, most major credit cards), authorized money changers and luxury hotels. There are ATMs on a limited scale. Credit cards are not accepted everywhere. So make sure you have enough cash.
Transportations
Getting into the country
The international airport of the capital Amman Queen Alia Airport is called. The flight from Amsterdam to Amman takes about 4.5 hours. The Royal Jordanian and KLM have direct scheduled flights from Schiphol to Amman. Other companies make a stopover in Europe.
Transport in the country
Important means of transportation bus, taxi, and the shared taxi. Within the Jordanian Amman transport is the primary node.
If no meter is present in the taxi, it is wise to speak on a fare before departure.
There are no trains in Jordan.
Domestic flights are only between Amman and Aqaba.
Visa
Upon arrival at the airport in Jordan you need to buy a visa. Costs are 10 Dinar (about € 10, -) and the visa is valid for 3 months. Please note that you must pay cash it immediately when you get off the plane.
Upon entering Aqaba (through the port, via the airport or across the border at Israel or Saudi Arabia) is a free visa is issued. Here are no obligations for fixed, if one leaves Jordan back within one month.
Flora & Fauna
The pine forests in the north of Jordan walking into the rolling countryside of the Jordan Valley. This landscape is overgrown with olive trees and eucalyptus. Feather to the south, towards the Dead Sea, there is a landscape of mud and salt flats. Nothing may be because the high concentration of salt in this area grow here. The desert in the east is sparsely covered. Here you will find only barren thorns. Is after the spring rain, however, admire a fascinating wealth of plants for a short period.
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