Population
2007...........................................................
5,307,470
GDP per capita 2007 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$)........... 4,900
GDP 2007 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$ billions)................ 28.9
Unemployment.....................................................................30%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... 3.7
Labor force (%) ....... 4.9
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Total
Area...................................................................34,573
sq. mi.
Poverty (% of population below national poverty line)......15
Urban population (% of total population) ...............................
73
Life expectancy at birth
(years)..................................................... 71
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live
births)........................................ 29
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5)
..............................10
Access to safe water (% of population)
.....................................98
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+)
............................................13
Background Note: Jordan  __ A full national profile with history,
culture, economy, maps and more. - illustrated - From U.S. State
Department -
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3464.htm
Country Profile: Jordan __ A general overview including history, political
structure, culture, leaders, media, and more. "Jordan's significance results
partly from its strategic location at the crossroads of what most Christians,
Jews and Muslims call the Holy Land. The desert kingdom emerged out of the
post-World War I division of the Middle East by Britain and France." -
illustrated - From BBC -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/828763.stm
Economy of Jordan
__ "Jordan is a small country with limited natural
resources, but has improved much since its inception as a country. Its current
GDP per capita soared by 351% in the Seventies." An encyclopedic article about
the economy of Jordan along with links to more resources. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_JordanÂ
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Embassy of Jordan - Washington, D.C. __ A great place to begin your study of
Jordan. You will find profiles of the King and Queen, cultural information,
news, international affairs, travel information and a lot more. - illustrated -
From Jordanian Embassy -
http://www.jordanembassyus.org/new/index.shtml
Jordan __ An excellent tool for anthropology and historical research.
"Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Army between 1986 and
1998. Each study offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the country
or region's historical setting, geography, society, economy, political system,
and foreign policy." - From Library of Congress -
http://countrystudies.us/jordan/
Jordan __ "Modern Jordan was founded in 1921, and it
was recognized by the league of nations as a state under the British mandate in
1922 known as The Emirate of transjordan."Â An encyclopedic article with
links to related materials. - From Wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan
Jordan __ "Bible stories, lost cities, Lawrence of Arabia - Jordan has
romantic associations up to its eyeballs. It's a country that ought to be awash
with tourists, but the Middle East's bad reputation has kept them away in
droves. Don't be fooled: Jordan is, on the whole, peaceful. More than that, it's
one of the most welcoming, hospitable countries in the world, and doesn't even
have that unsettlingly male-oriented feel so prevalent elsewhere in the region."
History, culture, statistics and more. - illustrated - From Lonely Planet -
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/middle_east/jordan/
Jordan Country Information __ You will find detailed information and a lot of
it. There are learning games and information for teachers too. You will find
history, people, population, government and more. - illustrated - From countryreports.org -
http://www.countryreports.org/country.aspx?countryid=127&countryName=Jordan
jordan map and map of jordan information page __ An atlas style page
chock-full of various maps, statistics, and general information. - illustrated -
From worldatlas.com -
http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/jo.htm
A Living Tribute to the Legacy of King Hussein I __ "This site is designed to
be a living tribute to the legacy of King Hussein, the father of modern Jordan.
During his lifetime, he brought the wisdom to walk in the path of honour, the
courage to follow his convictions, and an abiding compassion for others. He
enriched us all by the nobility of his spirit." - illustrated - From Government
of Jordan -
http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/
Maps Of Jordan __ You will find a wide variety of map resources. Select from
MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Casta�eda Library Map Collection and others. -
From embassyworld.com -
http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Jordan.html
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The Official Website of The Jordan Tourism Board __
Select your language to enter the site then tour till your heart's content. -
illustrated - From visitjordan.com -
http://na2.visitjordan.com/
Photo Gallery : Jerash - Jordan Jubilee __ Photos of
the archaeological site of Jerash as well as photos of many other Jordanian
locations on the website. - illustrated - From jordanjubilee.com -
http://www.jordanjubilee.com/gallery/photosjer.htm
Photos of Jordan __ A collection of more than a hundred
click-to-enlarge photos of Jordan. - illustrated - From tripadvisor.com -
http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g293985-Jordan.htmlÂ
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Photos of Jordan Amman Petra Wadi-rum Kerak Madaba Dana Dead Sea photo __ Offers
photographs of the main historical sites and regions. - illustrated - From jordan.dours.com - http://jordan.dours.com/
pictures of Jordan at picturesofplaces.com - jordan pictures __ You will find
a collection of click-to-view galleries of photographs of Jordan as well as
additional information about Jordan. - illustrated - From picturesofplaces.com -
http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Asia/jordan.htmlÂ
