Jordan Facts & Figures

Total Area:
98.188 squares KM.

Population:
5 Million.

Capital:
Amman( 1.600.000)

Religion:
Islam

Language:
Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken.
French is spoken too but to a lesser extent.

Currency:
The Jordanian Dinar (JD) is divided into 100 Piaster or 1000 Fils.

Weekly Holiday:
Friday Government offices also close on Saturdays.

Climate:
Summer months are hot and dry.
Winter months are cold and rainy. Most of the rain falls between the months of November and March.
The rest of the months are between cool and warm.

Business Hours:
Government Offices:
8:00 am to 15:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday)
(Ramadan)
9:30 am to 14:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday)

Commercial Offices:
8:00 am to 13:00 pm & 15:30 pm to 19:30 pm all year round.
(Ramadan)
9:00am to 15:00 pm (usually)

Visas:
Visitors with a valid passport may obtain a Visa at any Jordanian Embassy or Consulate abroad. Visas may also be obtained upon arrival at Amman International Airport.