Jordan (الأردنّ al-Urdunn) is a country in the Middle East. Almost completely land-locked (save for a small outlet on the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba and a frontage on the Dead Sea), Jordan is bordered by Israel and the West Bank (Palestinian Territories) to the west, by Syria to the north, by Iraq to the east and by Saudi Arabia to the south.
Visit places like:
Amman — capital of the kingdom
Zarqa — second largest city in the kingdom
Irbid — third largest city in the north of the kingdom
Aqaba — located on the Gulf of Aqaba / Eilat, with links to the Sinai and the Red Sea
Salt — ancient town which was once the capital of Jordan
Other destinations:
Jerash — one of the largest Roman ruins in the Middle East
Kerak — site of a once-mighty Crusader castle
Madaba — known for its mosaic map of Jerusalem
Petra — Jordan's top attraction, an ancient city carved out of sandstone
Wadi Rum — barren, isolated and beautiful, granite cliffs contrasting with desert sand
Dead Sea — The lowest point on earth and the most saline sea
Dana Nature Reserve — Stay in a village little changed since the 15th century, enjoy unforgettable hiking in an offshoot of the Great Rift.
Ajloun — a hill town in the north of Jordan, noted for its impressive ruins of the 12th century castle which known nowadays as Ajlun Castle.
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