Jordan
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Amman
- Population: approx. 11.3 million
- Languages: Arabic (official), English
- Area: 89,342 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3 (AST)
- Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
- Flag Colors: Black, white, green, red with a seven-pointed white star
- National Holiday: May 25 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: As-Salam al-Malaki al-Urduni
- Neighboring Countries: Israel, West Bank, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Amman
- Zarqa
- Irbid
- Russeifa
- Aqaba
- Madaba
- As-Salt
- Ar-Ramtha
- Mafraq
- Jerash
- Karak
- Maan
- Tafilah
- An-Nadjah
- Ayn al-Basha
Top 15 Highlights
- Petra (UNESCO World Wonder)
- Wadi Rum Protected Area (UNESCO)
- Dead Sea (Lowest point on Earth)
- Jerash Roman Ruins
- Amman Citadel & Roman Theatre
- Aqaba Coastal Resort & Red Sea Coral Reefs
- Madaba (Mosaic Map of the Holy Land)
- Mount Nebo (Memorial Site of Moses)
- Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve (Canyoneering)
- Ajloun Castle (Ayyubid Fortress)
- Kerak Castle (Crusader Stronghold)
- Desert Castles (Quseir Amra - UNESCO)
- As-Salt Historic Urban Center (UNESCO)
- Al-Maghtas (Baptism Site of Jesus - UNESCO)
- Dana Biosphere Reserve
Climate and Nature
Jordan features a predominantly arid to semi-arid desert climate with hot, dry summers and cool winters. Geography ranges from red sandstone canyons in Wadi Rum and hyper-saline waters of the Dead Sea to fertile valleys in the Jordan Basin and deep nature gorges.
Culture and Gastronomy
Jordanian culture is anchored in legendary Bedouin hospitality and family values. Gastronomy showcases rich Levantine flavors. The national dish is Mansaf (lamb slow-cooked in a dry fermented yogurt broth called jameed, served with flatbread and rice), accompanied by Falafel, Hummus, Zarb underground barbecue, and cardamom coffee.
Economy
Jordan's economy is service-oriented, with international cultural and medical tourism playing a vital role. Phosphate and potash mining, fertilizer manufacturing, pharmaceutical industries, and financial remittances from diaspora workers serve as major structural pillars.
Did you know?
- Sitting at nearly 430 meters below sea level, the shores of the Dead Sea mark the lowest land elevation on Earth.
- The rose-red city of Petra was carved directly into sandstone cliff faces over 2,000 years ago by the Nabataean Kingdom.
- Wadi Rum's surreal reddish desert environment has served as the filming location for Mars in films such as The Martian.
- The seven-pointed star on the flag of Jordan symbolizes the seven verses of Al-Fatiha in the Quran and the unity of Arab peoples.
- With a salinity level near 34%, the extreme density of the Dead Sea makes natural human floating effortless.
Live footage: Discover Jordan via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Jordan and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Jordan: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Jordan: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Jordan in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
