Jordan
country · Jordan
Overview
Jordan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Amman.
Key facts
| Country | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Currency | JOD |
About the country
Jordan lies in Asia.
Its capital is Amman.
Practical information
You will pay in JOD (Dinar).
The main language spoken is Arabic.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Jordan. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Jordan
Bigger destinations to explore in Jordan include Aqaba, Zarqa, Irbid, As Salţ, Amman, Mādabā, ‘Ajlūn, Mafraq, Ma'an and Jarash. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Jordan, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Jordan
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Getting around Jordan
Before booking: The US State Department and the Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Jordan. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.