Jordan is a country in the Middle East that is almost landlocked save for a small 28km outlet on the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba and a frontage on the Dead Sea). It’s bordered by Israel and the West Bank (Palestinian Territories) to the west, by Syria to the north, by Iraq to the east and by Saudi Arabia to the south.
Jordan can be divided into four regions:
- Northern Jordan
- King’s Highway
- Eastern Desert
- Southern Desert
Attractions in Jordan
- Dana Nature Reserve — Stay in a village little changed since the 15th century, enjoy unforgettable hiking in an offshoot of the Great Rift.
- Dead Sea — The lowest point on earth and the most saline sea
- Desert Castles — Castles spanned in the desert or near small towns. These castles once were getaway for Kaliffs from the Omayyad Period. These castles include the small areas of Ajlun and Kerak.
- Petra — Jordan’s top attraction, an ancient city carved out of sandstone and one of the new 7 Wonders.
- Wadi Rum — barren, isolated and beautiful, granite cliffs contrasting with desert sand
Destinations in Jordan
- Dana Nature Reserve — Stay in a village little changed since the 15th century, enjoy unforgettable hiking in an offshoot of the Great Rift.
- Dead Sea — The lowest point on earth and the most saline sea
- Desert Castles — Castles spanned in the desert or near small towns. These castles once were getaway for Kaliffs from the Omayyad Period. These castles include the small areas of Ajlun and Kerak.
- Petra — Jordan’s top attraction, an ancient city carved out of sandstone and one of the new 7 Wonders.
- Wadi Rum — barren, isolated and beautiful, granite cliffs contrasting with desert sand
