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Jordan
Mapa
Likas na Yaman
Klima
Pangkat etnolingwistiko
Tourist Spot

Size: 89,342 Square kilometers

Population:6.2 million

Language: Arabic and English

Climate: Eastern Mediterranean

Literacy Rate 89% 50% of the population are
below the age of 19
MAPA
5 anyong Lupa

5 anyong tubig

5 yamang lupa

5 yamang tubig
1. Volcano

2. Mountain Range

3. Plateu

4. Valley

5. Desert

Anyong tubig
1. Sea
2. River

3. Gulf

4. Sea

5. River
Yamang Lupa
Phosphate mines

Potash

Oil and Gas

Copper

Fledspar

Yamang Tubig
Water

Fish

Corals

Crustaceans

Shellfish


Climate
The climate in Jordan is semi-dry in summer with
average temperature in the mid 30 C (86 F) and is
relatively cool in winter averaging around 13 C
(55 F). The western part of the country receives
greater precipitation during the winter season from
November to March and snowfall in Amman and
Western Heights of 500 m. Excluding the rift valley
the rest of the country is entirely above 300 m
(984 ft) (SL).The weather is humid from November
to March and semi dry for the rest of the year.
Ethnic Tribes
1) Adyghe people
The Circassians, or Adyghe people, are a North
Caucasian ethnic group native to Circassia who were
displaced in the course of the Russian conquest of
the Caucasus in the 19th century, especially after the
RussianCircassian War of 1862.

2) Afro-Jordanian
Afro-Jordanian or African-Jordanian is an ethnic
group that is descended from people of Black African
heritage in Jordan. Most Afro-Jordanians are
concentrated in Karak Governorate, with many
speaking Arabic and adhering to Islam.

3) Armenians in Jordan
Armenians in Jordan are ethnic Armenians living
within the current Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
There are an estimated 3,000 Armenians living in
the country today. with an estimated 2,500 of them
being members of the Armenian Apostolic Church,
and predominantly speak Western Armenian dialect.
Armenians make up the biggest majority of non-
Arab Christians in the country.







4) Iraqis in Jordan
Iraqis in Jordan are estimated to number between
200.000 and comprise approximately 4-5 per cent of
the total population. Estimating the size of an
immigrant population is difficult, as some Iraqis may
have entered without a legal permit, or overstayed
their permit. Parts of the Iraqi population in Jordan
may therefore be reluctant to reveal their presence,
in fear of deportation.

5) Turks in Jordan
Turks in Jordan, also known as Jordan Turks, are
people of Turkish ancestry who have had a thriving
presence in Jordan since the rule of the Ottoman
Empire. Today, there exists a small minority of about
60,000 people in the country who are the
descendants of the Ottoman-Turkish immigrants. In
addition to this, there are also 8,262 Turkish citizens
who are recent migrants to Jordan.

6) Solluba
The olubba, also known as the leb and the ulayb,
were a utaymi tribal group in the northern part of
the Arabian Peninsula who were clearly
distinguishable from the Arabs. The Solubba
maintained a distinctive lifestyle as isolated nomads.
They were last seen by western travelers in the
period after the Second World War.

Tourist Spots
Petra
Located in Maan, Petra is a city carved directly in
the mountain. There are several structures in the
area, among the most well known being the
Treasury, Monastery and the Royal Tombs. The
Roman Theater and the High Place of Sacrifice are
also noteworthy.

Dana Nature Reserve
The site covers 308 sq km and is a mix of valleys and
mountains. The Rummana Mountain and red / white
sandstone cliffs of Wadi Dana are here. Added
attractions are the Feinan ruins, the Dana Village
and different types of animals and plants.

The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on the planet at 400
m below sea level. The unusual chemical properties
have made it a focus for health research. People who
suffer from skin ailments benefit by immersing
themselves in the waters.