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Travelling in Jordan! Jordan is an exciting country with a rich and fascinating history. How about places like Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea? Here you will find reports and lots of tips.

Why travel to Jordan?

Jordan, or formally the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan, is an Arab state in the Middle East. The country, located in Middle East, borders Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. The country's capital is Amman.

Jordan has a number of very exciting and famous attractions, including the rocky city of Petra, the Wadi Rum desert and the Dead Sea. You can also sunbathe and swim in Aqaba and experience local culture.

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Facts about Jordan

  • Capital city: Amman
  • Residents: Around 11 million (2022)
  • Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
  • National Day: 25 May
  • Language: Arabic
  • Religion: Islam is the state religion, and most are Sunni Muslims.
  • Flag: The flag has three oblong fields with the colours green, white and black. In addition, there is a red triangle with a white star.

Highest, longest and biggest

  • Highest point: Jabal Umm ad Dāmī Mountain (1 854 metres)
  • Longest river: Jordan River
  • Largest city: Amman
  • Biggest lake: The Sea of Galilee is located in Israel, but some of its water is also pumped to the West Bank and Jordan.
  • Highest building: Amman Rotana Hotel is a hotel in the capital, with an altitude of 188 metres.

Good to know about Jordan

  • Emergency number: 911
  • Time difference: Jordan is 1 hour ahead of Sweden, in Swedish summer time.
  • El: You may need an adapter in Jordan to use Swedish plugs.
  • Water: Choose bottled drinking water.
  • Visa: Swedish citizens need a visa to enter Jordan. Currently (224), it may be easiest to buy a visa directly upon arrival in Jordan.
  • Security mode: Always check the current security situation on Sweden Abroad or the UD Resklar app.

Travelling to Jordan

  • Flight: For example, you can fly from Stockholm Arlanda to Jordan's capital Amman, which takes around 8.5 hours.
  • Package holidays: There are also various travel agencies that organise package tours, such as Rolfs Flyg & Buss.

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