Jordan today

Geography. A varied landscape

Urban areas

Climate

Bodies of water

Wildlife and forests

History. Long ago

Jordan's emergence

Foundation of modern conflict

A new nation

Modern Jordan

Exchanging power

A divided electorate

Government. Design of leadership

A recent monarchy

Political support and obligation

A succession of Western queens

Guaranteed delegates

Regulations and enforcement

The legal system

Economy. Economic backbones

Farming

Visitors

Labor

Fiscal challenges

Modes of transit

Environment. Pollution

Hazardous garbage

Desertification

Threatened wildlife

Renewable energy

Jordanians. Populace data

Clothing

Minorities

Treatment of outsiders

Lifestyle. Interactions

Societal attributes

Familial focus

Wedlock

Burial and grief

Changing roles of women

Schooling

Medicine

Domiciles

Religion. Early beliefs

Submission to Allah

Islam's tale

Foundations of Islam

Alternative religions and Islamic denominations

Language. An age-old tongue

Varying approaches to communications

Further variations

The written work

Nonverbal cues

Other tongues

Arts. Art in ruins

Religious impact

Elaborate rhythms

Written works

Authors

Craftwork

Today's artworks

Building and design

Leisure. Socializing and food

Other leisure pursuits

Competitions

Media

Festivals. Marriage celebrations

Muslim and Christian celebrations

Dance and family

Food. Eating

Food types

Treats

Fast foods

Kitchen equipment

The supermarket

Map of Jordan

About the economy

About the culture

Timeline

Glossary.