Jordan
The capital of Jordan is Amman. Jordan is in Asia.
- Capital
- Amman
- Continent
- Asia
- Area
- 89,342 km²
- Population
- 10,428,241 (2019, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
- Neighbours
- Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria
- Landlocked
- No
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Governorates of Jordan
Jordan has 12 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajloun Governorate | Ajloun | 181,000 | 420 |
| Amman Governorate | Amman | 4,007,526 | 7,579 |
| Aqaba Governorate | Aqaba | 6,900 | |
| Balqa Governorate | Salt | 491,709 | 1,120 |
| Irbid Governorate | Irbid | 1,572 | |
| Jerash Governorate | Jerash | 237,059 | 410 |
| Karak Governorate | Al-Karak | 316,629 | 3,217 |
| Ma'an Governorate | Ma'an | 175,200 | 33,832 |
| Madaba Governorate | Madaba | 189,192 | 940 |
| Mafraq Governorate | Mafraq | 549,948 | 26,551 |
| Tafilah Governorate | Tafilah | 10,000 | 2,114 |
| Zarqa Governorate | Zarqa | 4,761 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
Which continent is Jordan in?
Jordan is in Asia.
How big is Jordan?
Jordan covers 89,342 km². It is number 110 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of Jordan?
Wikidata lists the population of Jordan as 10,428,241 (2019).
How many governorates does Jordan have?
Jordan has 12 first-level administrative divisions, including Ajloun Governorate, Amman Governorate, and Aqaba Governorate.
Which countries border Jordan?
Jordan shares land borders with Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.