Capital city
Amman
Languages
Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken. French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken in many tourist areas.
Currency
Dinar
Climate and average temperatures
The Jordan Valley and the area around Aqaba is warm during winter (January-February) with chilly evenings, and extremely hot in summer (June-August). In the Eastern Desert, the winter can be bitterly cold and dry and the summer intensely hot. The central spine of hills can receive snowfall in winter and is cool in the evenings in summer. Rain falls between November and March.
Airlines
Royal Jordanian Airlines, British Midland
Flight time from UK
5 hours from London
Visa requirements
Issued on arrival for UK Passport holders
Health requirements
Please contact your G.P. for up to date information
