Although the Jordanian capital has its fair share of ancient remnants (the city was first mentioned as Rabbath Ammon in the Hebrew Bible around the 10th century BC), it is the way Amman experiences modernity that fascinates the most...
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Although the Jordanian capital has its fair share of ancient remnants (the city was first mentioned as Rabbath Ammon in the Hebrew Bible around the 10th century BC), it is the way Amman experiences modernity that fascinates the most. Often listed among the most progressive cities in the Middle East, Amman is a flourishing capital growing by the hour, inhabited by a culturally diverse and rather liberal populace.
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| Currency | 1 Jordanian Dinar = 100 qirsh (piastres) |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,008 million |
| Newspaper | The Jordan Times |
| Opening Hours | In Jordan, Friday and Saturday are weekends, which means businesses may be closed or have shorter days. |
| Emergency Number | Fire/Medical: 199,Police: 191,Tourist Police: 196 ext. 4661,Traffic: 190 |
| Electricity | Jordan uses a mix of socket types (both two- and three-pin plugs), and frequency can be inconsistent. Bringing a power plug adaptor and voltage converter is recommended. |
| Tourist Information | Ministry of Tourism Off Zahran Street, Amman +962 6 460 3360 Sun-Thurs 8.30am-3.30pm |
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