Jordan is a country with many historical and natural attractions. Some of its main draws are Petra, an ancient Nabatean city carved into rose-colored rock cliffs that was rediscovered in 1812; historical sites from Biblical, Roman, and early Islamic times located around the country; and Wadi Rum, a desert landscape featured in Lawrence of Arabia. Jordan has a population of 5.7 million and tourism contributes 12% to its GDP, with its capital and largest city being Amman. Other sites of interest include Jerash with its well-preserved Roman ruins, the Dead Sea with the lowest elevation on Earth, and Mount Nebo from which Moses viewed the Promised Land.

1. Jordan
Good Taste Club
July 2012

2. Why Jordan??
• One of the Wonders of the World – Petra
• Historical sites from Biblical, Roman and Early Islamic
times
• The lowest point on Earth – Dead Sea
• Wadi Rum the HQ of Lawrence of Arabia
• The Red Sea coast – Aqaba
• Amman, Jerash, Mt Nebo, Kerak, Desert Castles, Bethany
by Jordan

3. Jordan – Quick Facts
• The Capital City is called Amman
• The Currency is Jordanian Dinar (JD). 1 JD = 78 INR
• Temperate climate with summers of high 30’s and winter around
zero. Large variance between day and night time temperature
• Population – 5.7 Million
• Flights are well connected to other Middle East destinations like
Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain etc
• A modern Islamic state
• Tourism contributes 12% of the GDP

4. Jordan – Map

5. Star attraction of Jordan - Petra
• The city of the Nabateans – The early Arabs
• Flourished from 6th century BC to about 4th century AD
• Rediscovered only in 1812 and protected by natural
forces
• Also called the Rose-Red City
• A UNESCO Heritage Site since 1986 and now a New
Wonder of the World

26. Now the surprise !!!

27. Where there is a hero there is a heroine !

28. Amman

31. Jerash – Best preserved Roman city outside of Italy

34. Dead Sea Coast

37. Mount Nebo

41. Wadi Rum – The great Jordanian Desert

46. Red Sea Coast - Aqaba

48. Thank You