Area: 89,342 sq km
Population: 6,342,948 (July 2009 est.)

Average Age: 24.3 years
Urban Population: 78% of total population

Life Expectancy: 78.87 years
Literacy: 89.9%
 
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Gained Independence: 25 May 1946
 
Agricultural Production:
citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives; sheep, poultry, stone fruits, strawberries, dairy.
 
Industries:
clothing, fertilizers, potash, phosphate mining, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, cement, inorganic chemicals, light manufacturing, tourism.
 
Radio Stations: FM 31
Television Stations: 22

Internet Hosts: 28,896
Internet Users: 1.5 million
 
Military Service:
17 years of age for voluntary military service; male conscription at age 18 - suspended in 1999 - resurrected in July 2007 in order to provide youth training necessary for job market needs; all males under age 37 are required to register; women not subject to conscription, but can volunteer to serve in non-combat military positions in the Royal Jordanian Arab Army Women's Corps.

Cultural Crossroads Tours to Jordan at a Glance

• Explore Jordan - 7 Day Journey into History and Hospitality
  

  Join Cultural Crossroads to experience Jordan, the ancient crossroads of the Middle East. It is a country rich in archeology, culture, history and food. Travelers will experience this unique country with its busy city of Amman, the primeval desert of Wadi Rum, the stark but beautiful Dead Sea, and the mysteries of Petra. Come spend time with a shaman and learn about traditional Arab medicinal practices; take in a cooking class of local dishes; enjoy a Jeep ride into the desert and visit the unforgettable Nabataean city of Petra. Cultural Crossroads travelers also enjoy wonderful hand-on experiences such as making baskets out of cattail reeds and banana leaves with the women from the Wadi Al-Rayan Project. The project not only creates job opportunities for local women, it is environmentally friendly and preserves traditional handicrafts in the area. These are only some of the special treasures that await Cultural Crossroads travelers in this special place.

• The Wonders of Jordan - 11 Day Cultural Adventure
  

  Featured in National Geographic Traveler's "50 Tours of a Lifetime" for 2010

  Travel through this land of warmth and hospitality, an amazing country rich in history and diversity. From the sea to the mountains to the desert, come explore Jordan’s breathtaking treasures and visit a new 7th Wonder of the World, the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Exclusive visit to the Royal Stables (not open to the public) Cultural Crossroads travelers will be joined by HRH Princess Alia, daughter of the late King Hussein, will join us for lunch and put on private horse show of her Arabian horses for us. Another exclusive is a Gala dinner party catered by 5 star hotels at the private King Hussein Club. Visit to a local herbologist who will tell us about the ancient Arab medical practices. Private lecture by a professional Arabic calligrapher about the roots of Arabic calligraphy. Take part in an interactive session, meet a Shaman who will talk about traditional Arab medical practices, and take herbal tea or coffee with some of the local Bedouin families. Meet local artisans and craftspeople, have hands-on experiences with the craftspeople and cook a Jordanian meal, as well as visit so many amazing cultural and historical spots in Jordan including Petra, one of the newest 7th Wonders of the World.