Jordan trekking

• Holidays
• Introduction
• Key Facts
• Climate

• Size of country: 89,342 sq km
• Population: 6,459,000 (est 2013)
• Currency: dinar
• Power supply: 220 v
• Sockets: Round two-pin
• Language: Arabic
• Time difference: GMT +2hours
• Visas: British nationals require a visa. This can be obtained in advance or on arrival.
• Religion: Muslim 92% (official), Christian 6% (majority Greek Orthodox, but some Greek and Roman Catholics, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, and Protestant denominations), other 2% (several small Shia Muslim and Druze populations)
• Popular dishes: Mezze (a variety of small dishes) including kebabs, falafel and hummus
• Popular drinks: In traditional Bedouin areas, coffee is served in small porcelain bowls
• Did you know: In Jordan, it is usually polite to decline the offer of a meal three times, before accepting
• FCO advice: FCO travel advice
• World Travel Guide: World Travel Guide / Jordan