Jordan
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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 November 21, 2009. There is currently a New 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

Jordan News:
Sporting initiative links schools
A scheme in which schools in Northern Ireland and Jordan will share sporting experiences has been launched.
Jordan police accused over death
Five Jordanian police officers will face trial after a man died on Sunday of injuries allegedly sustained while in custody, officials say.

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