Jordan

Flag Description Three equal horizontal bands of black (top, the abbassid caliphate of islam), white (the ummayyad caliphate of islam), and green (the fatimid caliphate of islam) with a red isosceles triangle (representing the great arab revolt of 1916) based on the hoist side bearing a small white seven-pointed star symbolizing the seven verses of the opening sura (al-fatiha) of the holy koran; the seven points on the star represent faith in one god, humanity, national spirit, humility, social justice, virtue, and aspirations. Currency Jordanian dinar. Astronomy Today's date is May 14, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Middle east, northwest of saudi arabia. Climate Mostly arid desert; rainy season in west (november to april). Terrain Mostly desert plateau in east, highland area in west; great rift valley separates east and west banks of the jordan river. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Dead Sea -408 m. The highest point is at Jabal Ram 1,734 m.

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Jordan

This is a map of Jordan. The map illustrates the location of Amman and its proximity to Al Karak, Irbid, Ma'an, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Syria / Israel / Saudi Arabia

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