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| Arts and Culture |
Ammar Khammash
The Arts and Architecture of Jordan.
Darat al Funun
Home for the Arts and the artists of Jordan and the Arab World.
Jerash Festival
Inaugurated in 1981 by Queen Noor, the Festival 's patron, the Jerash Festival is an exciting celebration of both Jordanian and international culture.
Jordan Flora
A site exploring the flora of Jordan through images and information.
King Hussein (1935-1999)
This site is designed to be a living tribute to the legacy of King Hussein, the father of modern Jordan.
Languages of Jordan
Information on the languages spoken in each area of the country. From the Ethnologue: Languages of the World website
Pella Museum
Explore the paleontology and geology of Jordan.
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| Business and Economy |
Central Bank of Jordan
This site covers the basics of business and banking in Jordan.
Economic Sectors Data
Updated information on Demographic, Economic and other data. From the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRTCIC).
Economy
Information from the Jordanian Information Bureau.
Economy, Industry and Commerce
Information sheets from the Embassy of Jordan.
Energy Analysis Brief
Information and analysis on Jordan's energy resources by the Energy Information Administration (Dept. of Energy).
Universal Currency Converter
See how much US$ you get with one Jordanian Dinar, or vice versa.
World Bank - Jordan
World Bank country information.
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| General Information |
Background Notes
Notes on Jordan from the Department of State. March 2008 most recent report.
Consular Information Sheet
Information from the U.S. Dept. of State on travel, crime and other issues in Jordan.
Current Time in Amman
Current local time in Amman, Jordan, provided by Times Around the World.
Current Weather Conditions
Check current weather conditions in Jordan. Four locations to choose from.
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Country information from the online encyclopedia
Jordan
Basic data from the CIA World Factbook.
Suggested Reading on Jordan
A reading list designed for the non-expert.
USAID-Jordan
Program and Govenment information from USAID's Bureau for Asia and Near East website (different from above link!).
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| Government and Politics |
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
List of Ministeries and Ministers from the CIA's website.
Elections in Jordan
Basic election information, provided by ACE Electoral Knowledge Network, on Jordan.
Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Jordan's Embassy in Washington, DC.
His Majesty King Abdullah II
Official website of the King of Jordan.
Jordan Board of Tourism
Official site of the Jordan Board of Tourism.
Jordan Information Bureau
Foreign policy and other political positions.
National Assembly (Maglis Al-Umah)
Official site of the Jordanian National Assembly (Parliament). Includes information about the Legislative Power in Jordan.
National Information System
Government site dedicated to providing information on law, economy and land.
Queen Noor
Official Website of her Majesty Queen Noor.
Water Issues
Information on trends in water usage from Aquastat, an information system of the U.S. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
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| News and Current Events |
Jordan Daily
News from the WorldNews network.
Jordan News Agency
Established on July 17, 1969 as an independent department of the Ministry of Information.
Jordan Times
An independent Arab political daily published in Amman, Jordan.
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