Jordan
Location: Western Asia, bordered by Israel on the West, Syria
on the North,Iraq on the East, Saudi Arabia on the South
Area: 37,735 square miles
Population: 3,500,000
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Largest cities: Amman (capital), Zarka, Irbid
Language: Arabic
Ethnic group: Arab
Religions: Muslim, Christian
Chief industries: Textiles, cement, food processing
Chief crops: Grains, fruits, vegetables, olives
Minerals: Phosphate, potash
Leading exports: Phosphates, vegetables, fruit, fertilizer
Leading imports: Oil, foodstuffs, consumer goods, textiles,
machinery
Monetary unit: Dinar