الأردن

Jordan

Amman 10.2M Asia Languages linked on SubLearn: 1

About Jordan

Jordan is a country in the Middle East. This learning guide uses a small set of dated records from UNESCO, the Central Bank of Jordan, and the World Bank. The lessons introduce Petra, Quseir Amra, As-Salt, Al-Mansaf, Bedouin cultural practices, Arabic calligraphy, and careful ways to read cultural and economic claims.

Quick Facts

Capital

Amman

Population

10,203,134

Region

Asia · Western Asia

Currency

Jordanian Dinar (JOD)

Languages linked on SubLearn

This list shows linked languages, not every language spoken in the country.

Arabic

العربية

Did You Know?

UNESCO inscribed Petra on the World Heritage List in 1985.

UNESCO inscribed Al-Mansaf, a festive banquet in Jordan, on its Representative List in 2022.

The official currency is the Jordanian dinar.

Famous Landmarks

Petra and Quseir Amra

A lesson about two UNESCO World Heritage records and the facts they establish.

Cuisine

🍽️

Al-Mansaf and a careful food description

A source-based lesson about a UNESCO record for a festive banquet.

Music & Arts

Events & Festivals

Heritage records and current events

A lesson about why an inscription date is not a current event schedule.

Travel Phrases

Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.

مرحبا

marhaba

Hello

شكرا

shukran

Thank you

Lifestyle & Customs

Bedouin cultural practices and careful language

A lesson based on the UNESCO record for Petra and Wadi Rum.

Etiquette Tips

A country record can describe a tradition, place, or language practice. It cannot tell you what every person prefers. Use a greeting, listen carefully, and ask simple questions when you need help.

Economy

The dinar and dated data

A data-literacy lesson using official currency and World Bank indicator sources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

UNESCO describes Petra as the capital of the Nabataean kingdom, half-built and half-carved into rock.
UNESCO records Al-Mansaf as a festive banquet in Jordan involving practices, rituals, and social traditions.
Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar.