Outline of Jordan

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Relief map of Jordan

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Jordan:

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Jordan country located in Southwest Asia, bordering Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Israel and the Palestinian territories to the west, and Saudi Arabia to the east and south. It shares the coastlines of the Dead Sea with Israel and the Gulf of Aqaba with Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with representative government. The reigning monarch is the head of state, the chief executive and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The king exercises his executive authority through the prime ministers and the Council of Ministers, or cabinet. The cabinet, meanwhile, is responsible before the elected House of Deputies which, along with the House of Notables (Senate), constitutes the legislative branch of the government. The judicial branch is an independent branch of the government.

Increasing Urbanization

Jordan's population became significantly urbanized during the sixties, reaching a rate of urbanization of over 80% in 2011. This is due to Rural to urban migration, the arrival of refugees from Palestine and Syria, and displaced persons who mostly settled in camps and services of UNRWA. [1]

General reference

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A basic map of Jordan

Geography of Jordan

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A topographic map of Jordan

Geography of Jordan

Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 744 km
Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 375 km
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 238 km
Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq 181 km
Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestinian territories 97 km

Environment of Jordan

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Satellite map of the Middle East with Jordan in the center.

Natural geographic features of Jordan

Regions of Jordan

Regions of Jordan

Ecoregions of Jordan

List of ecoregions in Jordan

Administrative divisions of Jordan

Administrative divisions of Jordan

Governorates of Jordan

Governorates of Jordan

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Map of the governorates of Jordan.
Governorates of Jordan
GovernorateArea [2] (km2)Population [3] Urban [3] Rural [3] Density [2] (people/km2)Capital
1 Irbid 1,5721,137,100943,000194,100723.4 Irbid
2 Ajloun 420146,900111,50035,400350.1 Ajloun
3 Jerash 410191,700120,10071,600467.8 Jerash
4 Mafraq 26,551300,300117,800182,50011.3 Mafraq
North Region28,953 1,776,0001,292,400483,60061.3
5 Balqa 1,120428,000307,400120,600382.0 Salt
6 Amman 7,5792,473,4002,325,500147,900326.3 Amman
7 Zarqa 4,761951,800899,80052,000199.9 Zarqa
8 Madaba 940159,700114,00045,700170.0 Madaba
Central Region14,4004,012,9003,646,700366,200278.7
9 Karak 3,495249,10087,200161,90071.3 Al Karak
10 Tafilah 2,20989,40063,80025,60040.5 Tafilah
11 Ma'an 32,832121,40066,60054,8003.7 Ma'an
12 Aqaba 6,905139,200119,70019,50020.2 Aqaba
South Region45,441599,100337,300261,80013.2
Total88,7946,388,0005,276,400 (82.6%)1,111,600 (17.4%)71.9
Nahias of Jordan
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Nahias of Jordan.

Nahias of Jordan

GovernorateNahia(s)
Ajlun Governorate
Amman Governorate
Aqaba Governorate
Balqa Governorate
Irbid Governorate
Jerash Governorate
Karak Governorate
  • Ayy
  • Faqqu
  • Al Karak
  • Al-Mazar al-Janubiyya
  • Al-Mazra'a
  • Al-Qasr
  • Al-Safi
Ma'an Governorate
Madaba Governorate
Mafraq Governorate
Tafilah Governorate
Zarqa Governorate
Municipalities of Jordan

Municipalities of Jordan

Demography of Jordan

Demographics of Jordan

Government and politics of Jordan

Government of Jordan

Branches of the government of Jordan

Government of Jordan

Executive branch of the government of Jordan

Legislative branch of the government of Jordan

Judicial branch of the government of Jordan

Court system of Jordan

Foreign relations of Jordan

Foreign relations of Jordan

International organization membership

Jordan is a member of: [4]

Law and order in Jordan

Law of Jordan

Military of Jordan

Military of Jordan

Local governments in Jordan

Local governments in Jordan

History of Jordan

Culture of Jordan

Culture of Jordan

Art in Jordan

Sports in Jordan

Sports in Jordan

Economy and infrastructure of Jordan

Economy of Jordan

Education in Jordan

Health in Jordan

Health in Jordan

See also

Jordan

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References

  1. "Changes in the Regional Distribution of the Population". Altas_of_jordan. 2014-06-11. pp. 257–267. ISBN   9782351594384.{{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  2. 1 2 "Estimated Population of the Kingdom, Area (Km2) and Population Density by Governorate, at End-year 2012" (PDF). Department of Statistics - Jordan. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Estimated Population of the Kingdom by Urban* and Rural, at End-year 2012" (PDF). Department of Statistics - Jordan. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  4. "Jordan". The World Factbook . United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 13, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.

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