{"id":39934,"date":"2023-03-23T17:14:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T15:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?post_type=country&p=39934"},"modified":"2024-09-16T12:02:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T10:02:52","slug":"jordan","status":"publish","type":"country","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The most visited country in the Middle East after Egypt, Jordan has always left travelers breathless and surprised for having several world-class touristic attractions, from the desert of the Wadi Rum to Petra, the Dead Sea, the impressive Roman ruins of Jerash and a strong Bedouin culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan is an extremely safe, interesting destination, a country you don\u2019t want to miss in your journey through the Middle East.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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need to know for traveling in Jordan<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Quick facts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Capital<\/strong>: Amman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Population<\/strong>: 9.8 million (100th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language<\/strong>: Arabic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area<\/strong>: 89,342km\u00b2 (110th largest country)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visa<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A visa on arrival is available for almost 140 nationalities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It costs 40JD (50\u20ac).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Jordan Pass<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

You can purchase a Jordan Pass<\/a><\/strong> prior to your arrival in Jordan and that includes the price of your visa, plus several attractions like Petra and Jerash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price ranges from 70 JD to 80 JD, depending on how many days you want to spend in Petra. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Travel Insurance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> is the most versatile insurance for any destination, including Jordan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting in<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Queen Alia in Amman is the main international airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are travelling overland, you can also cross from Syria<\/strong><\/a>, Israel, Saudi<\/strong><\/a> and Iraq<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Money<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The official currency is the Jordanian Dinar <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 USD = 0.70 JD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget: <\/strong>starting at $50 a day for budget backpackers, assuming you include activities like Petra or Wadi Rum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crossing into Israel & Palestine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The border between Jordan and Israel is one of the busiest borders in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are hundreds of tourists every day trying to cross one of the 3 open borders between both countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The border, however, presents certain peculiarities, which you may learn about here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Top experiences in Jordan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Amazing Petra<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the 7 Wonders of the World, absolutely breathtaking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Jerash<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most important Roman ruins outside of Rome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get a mud bath in the Dead Sea<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lowest point on Earth is a salty sea without life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wadi Rum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The desert of Lawrence of Arabia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accommodation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There is a wide range of accommodations all over the country, including hotels, guest houses, and backpacker hostels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tours for Jordan<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Jordan is full of highlights, a country with so many things to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can book any excursion or day trip with just one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transportation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

You can travel all around the country in both shared taxis and buses but Jordan is best enjoyed by car, so rent one if you can afford it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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