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Complete details about Jordan in Asia with capital city Amman

Country NameJordan (Al-Urdunn)
Country CodeJOR
Capital CityAmman
ContinentAsia
RegionMiddle East
Independence Year1946
Population5083000
Surface Area88946.0
Life Expectancy77.4 years
GNP7526.0 (old 7051.0)
Government FormConstitutional Monarchy

Spoken Languages

Arabic [official]     (97.9%)
Armenian     (1.0%)
Circassian     (1.0%)

Major Cities

Amman, Amman     (population 1000000)
al-Zarqa, al-Zarqa     (population 389815)
Irbid, Irbid     (population 231511)
al-Rusayfa, al-Zarqa     (population 137247)
Wadi al-Sir, Amman     (population 89104)

Jordan's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: USA TODAYMon, 20 May 2013 18:25:20 -0700
Michael Jordan changing Bobcats' name to Hornets - USA Today

The person said Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed at a news conference the Bobcats have scheduled for Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the name change has not ...   read full story

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Publisher: WBTVFri, 17 May 2013 21:11:17 -0700
Charlotte Bobcats begin process of changing name to 'Hornets' read full story
Publisher: Rant SportsSun, 19 May 2013 14:28:53 -0700
Michael Jordan Should Not Change Charlotte Bobcats' Nickname read full story


Publisher: Bleacher ReportMon, 20 May 2013 19:10:54 -0700
Has Phil Jackson Settled the Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan Debate?

But it's difficult to draw any other conclusion based on Jackson's pointed, and earnest words. "One of the biggest differences between the two stars from my perspective was Michael's superior skills as a leader," Jackson writes. "Though at times he ...   read full story

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Publisher: Chicago Sun-TimesSun, 19 May 2013 19:38:05 -0700
MORRISSEY: Jordan is better than Kobe, but LeBron is another matter read full story
Publisher: CBSSports.com (blog)Sat, 18 May 2013 15:02:37 -0700
Kobe responds to Phil Jackson comparing him to Michael Jordan read full story
Publisher: The Poly PostTue, 21 May 2013 00:02:44 -0700
From The Cheap Seats: Jackson's Kobe-Jordan comparison premature read full story
Publisher: Rant SportsMon, 20 May 2013 21:26:50 -0700
Kobe Bryant Comparison to Michael Jordan: Apples to Oranges read full story
Publisher: ESPNFri, 17 May 2013 07:52:41 -0700
Phil Jackson book: MJ over Kobe read full story
Publisher: EnstarzMon, 20 May 2013 08:55:15 -0700
Phil Jackson: Kobe Bryant vs Michael Jordan, Coach Says MJ is Better? [VIDEO] read full story


Publisher: ReutersTue, 21 May 2013 06:02:05 -0700
Jordan keeps out Syrian refugees in border clampdown

AMMAN (Reuters) - Jordan has turned away thousands of Syrian refugees in the past week in the first such clampdown since the crisis in Syria began more than two years ago, diplomats, activists and aid workers said on Tuesday. Jordan, due to host an ...   read full story

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Publisher: Al-ArabiyaTue, 21 May 2013 05:08:26 -0700
Sudden halt in Syrian refugees into Jordan, UN says read full story
Publisher: EastDay.comTue, 21 May 2013 01:28:34 -0700
Jordan gets 200 million USD of US aid read full story
Publisher: National PostMon, 20 May 2013 16:45:34 -0700
Syrians grappling with persistant crime problem in refugee camp in Jordan ... read full story
Publisher: Ammon NewsTue, 21 May 2013 02:46:10 -0700
US sends additional $200 million in aid to Jordan read full story
Publisher: ANSAmedTue, 21 May 2013 03:13:54 -0700
US grants Jordan $200 million to ease refugee pressure read full story
Publisher: Newstrack IndiaMon, 20 May 2013 09:33:21 -0700
Three Syrian refugees die in Jordan - News Track India read full story


Publisher: Denver PostMon, 20 May 2013 15:49:16 -0700
Jordan Gehrke signs with CU Buffs, adds drama to QB situation

... young man in regards to football and in the classroom," CU coach Mike MacIntyre, above, said of Jordan Gehrke. (Denver Post file). Jordan Gehrke has a message for all those Division II and III schools he turned down out of high school. Only he ...   read full story

Jordan Tweets

From @jordan_bazleeey on Tue May 21 09:29:35 EDT 2013 http://t.co/FdkRID9DKs
From @barnesranda on Tue May 21 09:29:34 EDT 2013 RT @BeFitMotivation: Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. -Michael Jordan
From @1DFascinate on Tue May 21 09:29:34 EDT 2013 RT @marissahoranxo: Omfg I miss ya'll @1DFascinate @Jordan_Seaver http://t.co/ZVukFkFMHN
From @937JohnGaskins on Tue May 21 09:29:34 EDT 2013 Jackson: #Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf suggested he coach Jordan's #Bobcats. He looked into it, but didn't want to work for a "friend." #NBA
From @Un_i_nU on Tue May 21 09:29:32 EDT 2013 @Jordan_216 ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
From @zapp_jordan on Tue May 21 09:29:30 EDT 2013 RT @ruben_sbk: @zapp_jordan happy birthday jojo
From @squirrels_95 on Tue May 21 09:29:30 EDT 2013 I cant wait to go fishing with Jordan and Ryan.
From @jordan_white_ on Tue May 21 09:29:29 EDT 2013 Just worked up a sweat eating a sandwich. Can someone drive me to the gym?
From @EggYoh on Tue May 21 09:29:28 EDT 2013 @HanThePotato @Jordan_Ooi @jenkaikai its legit guys, dont judge
From @Jordan_Amelie on Tue May 21 09:29:28 EDT 2013 RT @KERiNCRF76: J'vais manger des pistaches et j'vais te jeté les épluchures sur ta gueule
From @Jordan_Hayes13 on Tue May 21 09:29:28 EDT 2013 RT @allisonlee_95: It was nice seeing @Jordan_Hayes13 this morning!
From @Jordan_Kelleher on Tue May 21 09:29:27 EDT 2013 One more final and we're out. time flies
From @MOI_jordan on Tue May 21 09:29:27 EDT 2013 @NoorHKJ @AsmaAlam best answer ever thank you
From @mrscreepyeol on Tue May 21 09:29:25 EDT 2013 Meeting Jordan, Oli + Matt of Bring Me The Horizon. Link to my article about concert + talk with Jordan+Oli up later http://t.co/QQW3KRvoF5
From @garymacnb on Tue May 21 09:29:25 EDT 2013 RT @OdysseusCA: @jordan_press This is what happens when you elect MP's whose IQ is smaller than their shoe size. #CDNpoli #SenCA #CrockattI?