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Jordan |
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| Area: 89,206
sq km (34,800 sq mi) |
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Population: 4.6 million |
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Labour Force: 1.26 million (at least 300,000 expat
workers) |
| Capital: Amman |
| Currency:
Jordanian dinar (JOD) (approx 0.7090=US$1) |
| Local Time: GMT
plus 2 hours (GMT + 3 from April to September). |
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Religion: Sunni Muslim 92%, Christian 6% , other
2% (several small Shi'a Muslim and Druze populations) |
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Climate: The climate in Jordan can
vary dramatically. In summer the Jordan valley can get
extremely but the winter, particularly in Amman and Petra
can get cold (with occasional snow). Rain falls between
November and March, while colder weather conditions occur in
December/January |
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Geography Jordan is bounded to
the north by Syria, to the north-east by Iraq, to the east
and south by Saudi Arabia and to the west by Israel. Jordan
has three distinct geographic zones: the fertile Jordan
Valley which runs down the western side of the country; the
East Bank plateau, where most of the main towns are; and the
East Bank, a desert which stretches east into Syria, Iraq
and Saudi Arabia. |
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Language The official language of
Jordan is Arabic. English is widely understood and and
is commonly used in business communities. |
Business Hours Government: 8.00am-3.00pm
(Sun-Thurs) Private Sector: 8.00am-6.00pm (Sat-Thurs
with an hour or two for lunch)
During the holy month of Ramadan, working hours are
significantly shorter. Friday is the weekly official
holiday. |
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Visa Requirements Visas
to enter Jordan are required by all except
nationals of Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen.
Nationals from these countries can enter without
a visa and stay for one month (although this can
be extended at a police station).
Nationals from any western European country, US,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan can
obtain a visa at the airport upon arrival.
Otherwise you should get a visa from the
Jordanian consulate in your country prior to
travel. The validity of visas is dependant on
nationality. For UK, US, Australian and New
Zealand nationals a tourist visa is valid for
three months (single entry) from entry, a
multiple entry visa for 6 months and a business
visa for 3 months (single entry).
Nationals of Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados,
Belize, India, Liberia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and
Trinidad & Tobago are required to seek prior
approval from the Ministry of the Interior, as
well as holding a visa. This may also apply to
other nationalities. We strongly recommend you
check all visa requirements with the Jordanian
Embassy prior to travel.
Work Visas - According to the Jordanian Labor Law,
all foreign workers require a labor permit. This
is must be applied for in advance and is issued
by the Ministry of Labor usually for a period of
one year. Preference is given to Jordanian, and
then to Arab workers. Foreign work permits are
issued for jobs that require experience and
capabilities which are not available among
Jordanian workers, or not available in
sufficient quantity. Expatriate personnel also
require a residence permit issued by the
Ministry of Interior.
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Local Laws & Customs
Jordanians are warm and hospitable people and enjoy
telling you about their country. Handshaking is the
normal form of greeting.
Arabic coffee is served at most social occasions and
tends to be strong, black and served in small cups.
Local beer, wine and other types of alcohol are served
in most bars and restaurants except during the Holy
month of Ramadan. The soles of the feet should never be
exposed to sight when seated, and food and drink should
be taken only with the right hand.
Although Jordan is a relatively modern society,
conservative dress is advised particularly when
traveling outside of Amman. It is essential that Muslim
beliefs are respected and beachwear should only be worn
at the beach or poolside. For business meetings,
dress should be formal with men wearing a suit and tie.
It is also polite to ask permission to take photographs
of people and in some places photography is forbidden
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Driving Licenses For short
stays, an International Driver's Permit (IDP), carried
in conjunction with your national driving license, is
recommended. Certain foreign licenses are acceptable
when driving foreign-registered vehicles in Jordan. For
long-term residency, a Jordanian license is necessary
and can be obtained by presenting a valid foreign
license.
Always make sure documentation is carried with you at
all times when driving. Police officers will expect to
see documentation if they stop you for any reason. |
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| Useful links for
further information on Jordon |
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www.lonelyplanet.com |
A thorough overview of Jordan for
the first time visitor. |
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www.cia.gov |
The CIA World Factbook provides
in depth facts and figures on all aspects of
Jordan. |
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www.ameinfo.com |
Middle East Business Portal.
Contains country profile of Jordan covering a
range of categories. Provides lots of helpful
info and links. |
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www.zawya.com |
Informative
Middle East Business Portal with links to country
specific news. |
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www.mit.gov.jo |
Official
site for the Jordanian Ministry of Industry and
Trade. Provides good business resources. |
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www.mol.gov.jo |
Official site for the
Jordanian Ministry of Labour |
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www.jordantimes.com |
English language daily
newspaper in Jordan. |
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www.star.arabia.com |
English language weekly
newspaper in Jordan. |
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www.addustour.com |
Arabic language daily
newspaper in Jordan. |
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www.see-jordan.com |
A tourism orientated
portal with some helpful information on Jordan. |
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www.hsbc.com |
HSBC bank provides an
excellent business oriented profile on Jordan for
the traveler on expatriate to be. |
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news.bbc.co.uk |
The BBC provide good
quality profiles on a range of countries including
Jordan. Good general background information on
Jordan with emphasis on media within the country
(television, Radio, Newspapers, Internet use). |
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