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Jordan geography facts

Jordan is a country or territory in Western Asia. Its capital is Amman, and its currency is Jordanian dinar.

Official name
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Capital
Amman
Region
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Currency
Jordanian dinar
Languages
Arabic
Land neighbours
Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria
Area
89,342 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+962
Internet domain
.jo

Quick answers about Jordan

What is the capital of Jordan?

The capital of Jordan is Amman.

What currency is used in Jordan?

Jordan uses Jordanian dinar.

Where is Jordan?

Jordan is in Western Asia, within Asia.

What languages are spoken in Jordan?

The reference languages listed for Jordan are Arabic.

Which countries border Jordan?

Jordan shares listed land borders with Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria.

Is Jordan landlocked?

No. Jordan is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Jordan

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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