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Jordan الأردنّ. By: Kyley and John. The Land. Jordan is a Southwest Asian country Jordan consists of arid forest plateau in the east irrigated by oasis and seasonal water streams. Land Cont. The highest point in the country is Jabal Ram
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Jordan الأردنّ By: Kyley and John
The Land • Jordan is a Southwest Asian country • Jordan consists of arid forest plateau in the east irrigated by oasis and seasonal water streams
Land Cont. • The highest point in the country is Jabal Ram • The Great Rift Valley of the Jordan River separates Jordan, the west bank and Israel. • Jordan’s Natural Resources are Phosphates, Potash, and Shale Oil
Climate/Vegetation • The climate is very rainy from November to march and semi dry weather for the rest of the year. • Some of the animals are Caracal Persian Lynx), Red Fox, Hare, Golden Jackal, and Arabian Oryx.
Governments • Their government is a constitutional monarchy • The king is Abdullah • The Prime minister is Nader al-Dahabi • The population is 6.1 million • Life expectancy is 71 years for men and for women is 74
History and Current Events • The Kingdom of Petra, was founded by the Nabataeans • Muslim is facing time in Jordan. He moved and could be sent back to Jordan and tortured. They think he was 'Osama Bin Laden's right hand man in Europe.
Economy • Exports of light manufactured products, garments • Education and literacy rates and measures of social well-being are very high compared to other countries with similar incomes. • Jordan's currency is Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Culture • Clothing is modern • Arabian food • Language is Arabic • Religion is Islam and Christianity
Places to visit • Crusader Castles • The most famous of these is Kerak • The Dead Sea • The Ajloun Castle
Citations • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan • http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/828763.stm