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Jordan
Petra's Legacy, Desert's Embrace
Overview
A stable Middle Eastern kingdom home to the ancient city of Petra, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum's Mars-like desert, welcoming visitors with legendary hospitality.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Land Area
89,342 km²
Capital
Amman
Languages
Arabic
Currencies
Jordanian dinar (د.ا)
At a Glance
43
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
40
Freedom
45
Security
44
Life Expectancy
75.6 yrs
Median Age
24.3 yrs
Urbanization
92%
Cost Index
43
Housing Index
21
Healthcare Access
46/100
Climate
Average Temperature
19.7°C
Average AQI
51
Most Temperate Cities
1 Al Qaşr 22.1°C
2 Ar Rabbah 22.1°C
3 Umm as Summāq 21.3°C
4 Wādī as Sīr 21.3°C
5 Yarqā 21.3°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Wādī as Sīr 26 AQI
2 Yarqā 26 AQI
3 Al Karāmah 26 AQI
4 As Salţ 26 AQI
5 Umm as Summāq 27 AQI
Cities
Rukban ‘Ajlūn Ḩakamā Al Ḩamrā’ Ḩayy al Quwaysimah Bayt Īdis Bayt Yāfā Dayr Yūsuf ‘Izrā Jarash Jāwā Kafr Abīl
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Kafr Sawm Karak City Kharjā Petra Qafqafā Qīr Moāv Raymūn Rehab Saḩam al Kaffārāt Safi Şakhrah Sāl Sūf Tala Bay Umm al Qiţţayn Umm as Summāq Umm Qays Wādī as Sīr Waqqāş Yarqā Zaḩar Al Azraq ash Shamālī Al Jafr Al Karāmah Al Khinzīrah Al Mazār al Janūbī Al Qaşr Al Quwayrah ‘Anjarah Ar Rabbah Ash Shajarah Ash Shawbak As Salţ Ḩātim Aţ Ţafīlah Aţ Ţayyibah Aţ Ţayyibah Aydūn ‘Ayn Jannah ‘Ayy Ḩayy al Bunayyāt Amman Irbid Zarqa Russeifa Ar Ramthā Aqaba Mādabā Mafraq Al Jubayhah Saḩāb Aţ Ţurrah Ma'an Judita Kurayyimah Sakib Şammā Kafr Asad Malkā Al Kittah Ḩalāwah Şabḩā Kitim Tibnah Balīlā Qumaym Burmā Adir Al Jīzah Buşayrā
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 43
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 21
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 20.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 30.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 4/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 15/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 50 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 34
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 4.91% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 84 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 36/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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