Middle East: Jordan
About Jordan
For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-1999). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states, Israel, and a large internal Palestinian population, through several wars and coup attempts. In 1989 he resumed parliamentary elections and gradually permitted political liberalization; in 1994 a formal peace treaty was signed with Israel. King ABDALLAH II - the eldest son of King HUSSEIN and Princess MUNA - assumed the throne following his father's death in February 1999. Since then, he has consolidated his power and established his domestic priorities.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Amman |
| Population: | 5,153,378 (July 2001 est.) |
| Percent below poverty: | 30% (1998 est.) |
| Language: | Arabic (official), English widely understood among upper and middle classes |
| Date of independence: | 25 May 1946 (from League of Nations |
| Form of government: | constitutional monarchy |
| Title of Leader: | King, Prime Minister |
| Natural Resources: | phosphates, potash, shale oil |
| Environmental Issues: | limited natural fresh water resources; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification |
| Agricultural Products: | wheat, barley, citrus, tomatoes, melons, olives; sheep, goats, poultry |
| Imports: | crude oil, machinery, transport equipment, food, live animals, manufactured goods |
| Exports: | phosphates, fertilizers, potash, agricultural products, manufactures |
| Trading Partners: | IMPORTS: Iraq, Germany, US, Japan, UK, Italy, Turkey, Malaysia, Syria, China EXPORTS: India, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, EU, Indonesia, UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, Syria, Ethiopia |
Jordan Headlines
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[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 9 2010 1:11 a.m.
Jordan's Islamists condemn planned Quran burning in U.S.
[People's Daily Online] - Sep 9 2010 1:11 a.m.
Revenues of Jordan Customs Department increase slightly
[Jordan Times] - Sep 8 2010 10:54 p.m.
Jordan marks Eid Al Fitr Friday
[Jordan Times] - Sep 8 2010 9:49 p.m.
Lebanon, Jordan discuss peace negotiations
[LebWeb.com] - Sep 8 2010 9:20 p.m.
Patrick Beaury has been appointed Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Amman in Amman, Jordan.
[Hospitality Net] - Sep 8 2010 6:49 p.m.
Jordan's king arrives at Damascus to advance Mideast peace
[China Economic Net] - Sep 8 2010 6:05 p.m.
Jordan- Industrial production index down by 5%
[MENAFN] - Sep 8 2010 5:55 p.m.
Jordan and Syria call for Israeli withdrawal from all Arab lands
[Before Its News] - Sep 8 2010 5:34 p.m.
Quran burning a declaration of war: Jordan Islamists
[Khaleej Times] - Sep 8 2010 4:23 p.m.
-Jordan supports establishment of independent Palestinian state
[Saudi Press Agency] - Sep 8 2010 2:03 p.m.
Return all Arab land, say Jordan and Syria
[Gulf Times] - Sep 8 2010 12:08 p.m.
Lebanon, Jordan discuss peace negotiations
[People's Daily Online] - Sep 8 2010 11:20 a.m.
Jordan's King visits Development
[Zawya.com] - Sep 8 2010 10:34 a.m.
Jordan, Japan to ink nuclear deal this weekend
[MENAFN] - Sep 8 2010 8:18 a.m.
Jordan King: Supporting DEF key to continued poverty reduction
[MENAFN] - Sep 8 2010 8:18 a.m.
Jordan: 700,000 students to benefit from School Nutrition Programme
[MENAFN] - Sep 8 2010 8:18 a.m.
Report: Jordan Informs Lebanon About U.S. Efforts to Achieve Comprehensive Solution
[Naharnet] - Sep 8 2010 7:04 a.m.
Jordan wants UNRWA budget on agenda of Arab foreign ministers' meeting
[Zawya.com] - Sep 8 2010 6:29 a.m.
Jordan, Iraq discuss closer health cooperation
[Zawya.com] - Sep 8 2010 6:27 a.m.
Jordan Valley Dead Sea Marriott introduces extraordinary entertainment in the resort
[ETurboNews] - Sep 8 2010 2:47 a.m.
Jerusalem is red line - King of Jordan
[Kuwait News Agency] - Sep 7 2010 11:01 p.m.
Jordan renews support for Jerusalem
[Jordan Times] - Sep 7 2010 9:34 p.m.
Jordan, Japan to ink nuclear deal this weekend
[Jordan Times] - Sep 7 2010 9:32 p.m.
King: Jordan will spare no effort to protect Jerusalem, holy shrines Petra
[Jordan News Agency] - Sep 7 2010 8:13 p.m.
Judeh briefs Hariri on Jordan's peacemaking efforts
[Jordan News Agency] - Sep 7 2010 8:13 p.m.
King: Jordan will spare no effort ... Final Add
[Jordan News Agency] - Sep 7 2010 8:13 p.m.
Jordan wants UNRWA budget on agenda of Arab foreign ministers' meeting
[Jordan News Agency] - Sep 7 2010 8:13 p.m.
Jordan's King Abdullah urges Muslims to reclaim religion from extremist - Iravani
[Middle East Report] - Sep 7 2010 6:14 p.m.
King: Jordan will spare no effort to protect Jerusalem, holy shrines
[Jordan News Agency] - Sep 7 2010 4:23 p.m.
Azeri delegation discusses preparations for cultural week in Jordan
[Jordan News Agency] - Sep 7 2010 1:43 p.m.
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