Jordan Quick Facts…
Official Name | Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan |
Common Name | Jordan – /ˈdʒoɹ.dən/ |
Nationality | Jordanian(s) – noun, Jordanian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1946 from League of Nations mandate under British administration |
Administrative Divisions | 12 governorates |
Total Population | 11.1 million (#84) with 92% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Amman (capital city) |
Major Languages | Arabic (official) |
Electricity Access | 99.9% of total population |
Internet Access | 83% of total population |
Currency | Jordanian Dinars (JOD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $107.1 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $9,500 (#145) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 89,342 sq km / 34,495 sq mi (#112) with 0.6% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
Bordering Countries | Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, West Bank |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “As-salam al-malaki al-urdoni” (Long Live the King of Jordan)