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Let's have a look at 11 picturesque lakes. Lakes come in all sizes and some even contain salt water. This article illustrates and describes some...
Everything from Jordan
Jordan, an Arab kingdom in the Middle East, is a landlocked country. It is characterised by arid deserts, highlands, and the Jordan River Valley. The country has a population of approximately 11 million. The capital, Amman, is a modern city built on ancient ruins. Jordan’s history is deeply intertwined with biblical events and was later part of the Roman Empire. Left behind are spectacular ruins like Petra, a Nabatean city carved into rock.
Established as a state after World War I, it is a constitutional monarchy known for its stability in a turbulent region. With limited natural resources, its economy relies on services and tourism. Jordan is renowned for its historic sites, the desert landscape of Wadi Rum, and its role as a host for refugees.
Jordan is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as the Middle East and Africa. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
Nature: 8 Dry Deserts
Have a look at this selection of 8 dry deserts. The Earth's surface is predominantly wet, covered by water. Some areas are on the other hand...
Pictures from Jordan
This is a collection of Sandalsand's pictures from Jordan. They are from the capital Amman as well as other parts of the country. If you look up all...
World Heritage #0689 – As-Salt
As-Salt is a Jordanian town which had its Golden Age in the years between the 1860's to the 1920's. UNESCO calls it a place of tolerance and...
Jordan’s capital, Petra and the Dead Sea
Few places on planet Earth are as legendary as Petra, and few activities as fascinating as swimming in the Dead Sea. This chapter of my journey also...
World Heritage #0326 – Petra
The narrow entrance to the town of Petra, this ancient civilisation in the desert of Jordan, is perhaps the world's most famous. The UNESCO...
