Want to visit Jordan?
Jordan is a fascinating country that combines rich history, breathtaking scenery and warm hospitality. Located at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, Jordan is home to many historical and cultural treasures.
One of the most famous places is Petra in Jordan, an ancient city carved into the cliffs that attracts tourists from all over the world. In Petra, you can feel the spirit of ancient civilizations and enjoy the beauty of architecture created thousands of years ago.
No less impressive is the Wadi Rum desert, known for its unusual red color, which is often called the “Moon Valley” because of its unusual landscapes that resemble the surface of another planet.
The Dead Sea is another unique place in Jordan: it is also famous for its healing properties, and many people come here to improve their health and enjoy relaxing treatments.
To learn more before traveling to Jordan and to prepare all the necessary documents, including visa and insurance, as well as to familiarize yourself with important facts and requirements, you can visit the relevant pages where all the necessary useful information about this country is collected.
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Interesting facts about Jordan
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- TheDead Sea in Jordan is the lowest point on Earth, 480 meters below sea level.
- Petra is one of the Seven New Wonders of the World and Jordan's most famous landmark.
- Jordan has only one short stretch of coastline on the Red Sea that is only 26 kilometers long.
- Wadi Rum is a desert known for itsout-of-this-world and fairy-tale landscapes and is often used as a movie location. In this desert in Jordan, famous movies have been filmed such as: “Transformers”, “Red Planet”, “Last Days on Mars”, “The Martian”, “Outcast One. Star Wars: The Stories,” ‘Aladdin,’ ”Star Wars. Episode IX,” ‘Dune.’
- Black iris is the national flower of Jordan and only grows in Wadi Rum in the spring.
- Jordan is one of the least forested countries in the world, with forests covering less than 2% of the land area.
- The Roman ruins of Jerash are one of the best preserved Roman cities outside of Italy.
- Themosaics of Madaba are some of the oldest and best preserved mosaics in the world.
- Karak Fortress is one of the largest and best preserved Crusader fortresses in the region.
- Aqaba is a city in Jordan, which is its only seaport and resort on the Red Sea, known for its coral reefs, making it a popular diving and snorkeling destination.
- The Jordan Desert is home to a rare animal, the Arabian oryx, which was declared extinct in the 1970s, but thanks to reintroduction programs, its population is recovering.
- Jordan has a rich history that includes many archaeological and tourist sites, over 100,000.
- Jordan is considered the site of the baptism of Jesus Christ.
A vacation in Jordan will bring a lot of impressions: you can enjoy ancient architectural monuments, breathtaking desert adventures, deep sea diving, delicious cuisine and hospitality of the locals. It is truly a unique place that is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.
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