Hosting CountryHashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Jordan and Arab Summits
Jordan has been acting with a great sense of responsibility towards the issues of the Arab nation and joint Arab action, showing commitment to attending all Arab Summits, actively participating and providing constructive contributions to ensure their success and that their outcomes serve the nation’s causes and meet the aspirations of its peoples.
Jordan and Joint Arab Action
Under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, bolstering joint Arab action by developing its tools and mechanisms remains a top priority in Jordan’s foreign policy. Jordan also believes in the importance of complementary cooperation and integration in various fields, in the service of Arab citizens’ welfare and development.
Jordan also believes in the importance of complementary cooperation and integration in various fields, in the service of Arab citizens’ welfare and development.
Name
The word “Jordan” consists of “Jor” and “Dan”, which are the northern tributaries of the Jordan River. In time, the Arabic pronunciation changed into “Ordan” and “Urdun”. Arabs then called this area “Jordan”, meaning fortitude and dominance.
Administrative Units
Jordan is divided into 12 governorates: Amman (the capital), Irbid, Zarqa, Mafraq, Ajloun, Jerash, Madaba, Balqa, Karak, Tafileh, Maan, and Aqaba. Each governorate is divided into districts and sub-districts.
Time
Time in Jordan is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in winter (wintertime), and three hours ahead of GMT in summer (summertime).
Population
According to Department of Statistics’ data from 2015, Jordan’s population is around 9.5 million.
Jordan's Economy
Jordan’s economy is adaptable to internal and external shocks, and is capable of steady and sustainable growth.