Egypt, Morocco and Arabia - Jordan - Country Information

For a small and relatively compact country, Jordan is incredibly diverse and has a great deal to offer. With justification, Jordan`s top tourist attraction is Petra - to walk through the narrow defile (“Siq”) and behold the Treasury for the first time is a very special sight. But Jordan has more to offer – the Roman city of Jerash for example, is extremely well preserved and the lunar landscape in the desert at Wadi Rum is awe-inspiring.

Key Facts
Full Country Name	Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Area	92,190 Sq Km
Population	4,765,800
Capital	Amman
Time Difference	Jordan is GMT +2 (from 31 March to 27 October GMT +3)
Visa	Visa is required. For visa application form click here
Currency	Dinar
People	The principal ethnic majority are the Jordanians of Bedouin Arab origin. The Palestinian Arabs account for 40% of the population and the Bedouins represent 5% while Arabs as a whole constitute 98% of the population. Other ethnic minorities include the Circassians, Armenians and Kurds.
Language	Arabic
Dialling Code	+962
Electricity	220V

Visas:

British passport holders require a visa to visit Jordan. A full 10-year passport is required and it must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure with at least two completely unused pages. If your passport is not valid for six months, it is necessary to obtain a new one. For visa application form click here

Health risks:

Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Polio

When to Go:

April, September, October and early November are the most popular months to travel to Jordan. However, the country can be visited year round. In spring and autumn, temperatures are generally pleasant and these are good seasons for sightseeing.  During summer (June to September) the weather is usually hot and dry.  Rain falls generally between November and April.  In winter (November to February) it will be cool in the north and there is usually snow on the mountains.  Whatever the season, nights are usually cool in comparison with the daytime temperatures.