Jordan

Name: Jordan
Address: West Asia, Jordan

West Asia, Jordan

Jordan

People from Jordan are called:

Male/General:

Jordanian

Pronunciation:

/dʒɔːrˈdeɪniən/

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Population:: 11,337,052 (2024 est.)
Country:: Jordan
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Jordan River. The demonym is 'Jordanian'.

About Jordan

Capital city: Amman.
Home to Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Constitutional monarchy with relatively stable governance.
Strategic location in the Middle East.
Known for hospitality, ancient history, and desert landscapes.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Saudi Arabia

south of Jordan

People are called:

Saudi

Syria

north of Jordan

People are called:

Syrian

Israel

west of Jordan

People are called:

Israeli

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Population:: 11,337,052 (2024 est.)
Country:: Jordan
Region:: West Asia

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