Jordan is situated in Middle East. By having a total area of 89,342 sq km, Jordan is considered the world’s 112nd biggest country. A definite and complete map of Jordan as well as primary geographical specifics are shown below.
Jordan boasts many distinctive geographical regions, to a certain extent associated to the provincial groups.
Jordan’s main city Amman boasts a population of 2.7 million inhabitants. Important metropolitan areas apart from the capital Amman include , and .
Jordan shares its border with Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria and West Bank .
Geography of Jordan |
Maps of Cities in Jordan |
Map of Jordan |
Geography of Jordan
Administrative Regions in Jordan: 12 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Ajlun, Al 'Aqabah, Al Balqa', Al Karak, Al Mafraq, 'Amman, At Tafilah, Az Zarqa', Irbid, Jarash, Ma'an, Madaba
Terrian of Jordan: mostly desert plateau in east, highland area in west; Great Rift Valley separates East and West Banks of the Jordan River
Jordanian Climate: mostly arid desert; rainy season in west (November to April)