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Jordan — silhouette, capital and facts
Jordan is in Asia and its capital is Amman. With about 10 million people and 89,342 km², it ranks 110th in area and 91st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Jordan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Amman
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 10 million
- Area
- 89,342 km²
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Jordanian dinar
- Flag colors
- black, white, green, red
Borders
Jordan shares a land border with 4 countries: Israel, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia.
Fun facts about Jordan
- Petra, the Nabataean city carved into rose-colored sandstone, was rediscovered by the West in 1812.
- The Wadi Rum desert served as a filming location for the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia.
- Mansaf, lamb cooked in a dried-yogurt sauce and served over rice, is Jordan's national dish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
Which continent is Jordan in?
Jordan is in Asia.
Which countries border Jordan?
Jordan shares a land border with 4 countries: Israel, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Jordan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Jordan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Jordan?
Petra, the Nabataean city carved into rose-colored sandstone, was rediscovered by the West in 1812. The Wadi Rum desert served as a filming location for the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. Mansaf, lamb cooked in a dried-yogurt sauce and served over rice, is Jordan's national dish.
More countries in Asia
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Jordan. It is only an approximation.
- Djibouti — Djibouti, Africa
- North Korea — Pyongyang, Asia
- Ecuador — Quito, South America
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