Jordan ๐ฏ๐ด is a fascinating country located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, it is home to roughly 11.6 million people and covers an area of about 89,342 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Jordan โ its capital Amman, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Jordan on the map
Jordan lies in Western Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 89,342 square kilometres, it ranks 113th in the world by total area.
Jordan has a coastline as well as land borders with Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Syria โ a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Amman serves as the capital โ the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Jordan has to offer.
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Population and languages of Jordan
Jordan is home to approximately 11.6 million residents โ the 84th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Jordanians.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Jordan rewards curiosity โ its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Jordan
The official currency is the Jordanian dinar (JOD, symbol ุฏ.ุง). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Jordan is +962. Websites from the country typically use the .jo internet domain.
If Jordan came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Amman) and population โ these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Jordan shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Jordan
- Jordan's flag emoji is ๐ฏ๐ด โ its two-letter country code is JO and its three-letter code is JOR.
- Jordan covers 89,342 kmยฒ, ranking 113th in the world by area.
- With about 11.6 million people, Jordan holds the 84th spot in the world population ranking.
- Jordan is a member state of the United Nations.
- Jordan shares borders with 5 countries.
Jordan โ frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Jordan?
- The capital of Jordan is Amman.
- What is the population of Jordan?
- Jordan has a population of approximately 11,552,876 people, ranking 84th in the world.
- Where is Jordan located?
- Jordan is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Jordan?
- The main language spoken in Jordan is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Jordan?
- Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD).
