ASIA

JO flag Jordan

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Population 11.7 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 0.71 JOD
Advisory Level 3
GDP/Capita $4,618
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 25, 2026
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About JordanOverview, geography, and key facts
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Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and both Israel and Palestine to the west. The Jordan River, flowing into the Dead Sea, is located along the country's western border within the Jordan Rift Valley. Jordan has a small coastline along the Red Sea in its southwest, separated by the Gulf of Aqaba from Egypt. Amman is the country's capital and largest city, as well as the most populous city in the Levant.

Capital Amman
Population 11.7 million
Area 89,342 km²
Languages Arabic
Currency Jordanian dinar (JOD)
GDP/Capita $4,618
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 0.71 JOD
GDP
$53.4B
GDP per Capita
$4,618

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 131 JOD
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
77.8 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Asia
Capital
Amman
Area
89,342 km²
Population
11,734,000
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Languages
Arabic
Calling Code
+962
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
JO