The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has a population of over 6.5 million people, with Arabic as the primary language. The capital and largest city is Amman. Jordan has a predominantly service-based economy centered around trade, tourism, and industries like fertilizers and medicines. Notable natural resources include phosphate, potash, and salt. Higher education is emphasized with over 30 universities throughout the country. Major cities and attractions include the capital Amman, Karak Castle, Jerash ruins, Petra, Aqaba, and Wadi Rum desert.

1. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Ahmad Abo-Obid
10th February 2012

2. Flag and Map of Jordan

3. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
• Capital: Amman.
• Language: Arabic.
• Area: 89,342 km2
• Population: 6,508,271
• Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD)

4. • Kingdom's economy depends mainly on the services
sector, trade, tourism, and some industries such as fertilizers
and medicines.
• Natural resources such as phosphate, Potash and salt. Where
Jordan is the third-largest source of phosphate in the world.
• About higher education, there are more than 30 universities.
• A big percentage of population work by government sector
like: Ministries, Hospitals, universities and schools
• Our army is one of the best in the middle east.

5. • Our popular food
As breakfast or dinner
The famous lunch

6. • The famous dessert

7. • The famous cities and places
Amman
 The capital
 Population: 2,367,000
 1,000 m above sea level

9. • Karak Castle … Saladin

11. • Jerash

12. • Petra (rose city)
 Meaning stone.
 A historical & tourist city.
 One of the seven wonders.

14. • Aqaba
 A coastal and Tourist city.
 The only seaport for Jordan at the red see.

15. • Dead See
 The lowest area in the world.

16. • Wadi Rum (Valley of the Moon)