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Jordan

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

CapitalAmman
RegionWestern Asia
CurrencyJOD
Official languagesArabic
Access to the seaYes
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All articles about the country, including other pages. Select a point to discover its guides.

3 articles

Amman

Dana

Feynan

Azraq

Azraq Wetland Reserve

Shaumari Wildlife Reserve

Qasr al-Azraq

Amman
Jordan · City or town

Amman

Amman is Jordan’s capital and a reference point for getting oriented in the country. The article about Azraq places the area east of the city and describes a long day trip from Amman to its main stops.

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Wooden boardwalk through reeds at Azraq Wetland Reserve, Jordan.
Jordan · City or town

Azraq

Azraq is a settlement associated with an oasis whose history reflects pressure on water and restoration efforts. Visits and walks in the area introduce this landscape of wetland and desert.

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Wooden boardwalk through reeds at Azraq Wetland Reserve, Jordan.
Jordan · Region or area

Azraq Wetland Reserve

Azraq Wetland Reserve is a restored oasis where boardwalks and viewpoints offer a close look at water, reedbeds and birds. A visit also reveals how groundwater extraction transformed the wetland.

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Wide view of sandstone escarpments and Wadi Dana valley in Dana Biosphere Reserve.
Jordan · City or town

Dana

Dana is a stone village and a gateway to the reserve’s upper area. Its terraces and Ottoman-era buildings help explain the relationship between settlement, cultivation and the surrounding mountains.

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Feynan
Jordan · City or town

Feynan

Feynan is a locality associated with a valley landscape marked by copper mining and smelting. Ancient mines, slag and other remains offer insight into the area’s human and industrial history.

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Azraq
Jordan · Place of interest

Qasr al-Azraq

Qasr al-Azraq is a basalt-stone fortress linked to the oasis. Its courtyards, mosque, rooms, well and stone doors show how architecture, water and movement across the steppe were connected.

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Arabian oryx in the semi-desert landscape of Shaumari Wildlife Reserve.
Jordan · Region or area

Shaumari Wildlife Reserve

Shaumari Wildlife Reserve focuses on breeding and reintroduction programmes, including those for the Arabian oryx. Guided outings introduce the conservation work and the hamada landscape; animal sightings are not guaranteed.

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Guides to this destination

Urban view of Amman, Jordan’s capital. Practical guides

Jordan before choosing a route: Amman, language and currency

A first overview to help you get your bearings in Jordan and start planning with the basics, without mistaking general reference information for up-to-date travel advice.

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Wide view of sandstone escarpments and Wadi Dana valley in Dana Biosphere Reserve. Practical guides

Travel to Dana and Feynan in Jordan should wait for now

Dana and Feynan connect a mountain village, sandstone gorges and an ancient mining district. It is a route to prepare carefully and revisit when the regional context allows.

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Wooden boardwalk through reeds at Azraq Wetland Reserve, Jordan. Nature

Azraq’s Wetland, Wildlife Reserve and Fortress in One Day

A day east of Amman brings together a fragile wetland, reintroduction programs and a basalt fortress. The key is to plan around expectations, timing and reservations.

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