Capital of Jordan: Amman — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Jordan is Amman. Jordan sits in Asia, has a population of 11,285,869, and uses the JOD. Official languages include Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Amman
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~11,285,869
- Area: 89,342 km²
- Population density: 126 people per km²
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: JOD
- ISO code: JO
How big is Jordan?
By population, Jordan ranks 83rd in the world, holding roughly 0.14% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 110th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Jordan has 126 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.1 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Jordan is the 27th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Jordan in population are Dominican Republic (11,228,821) and Cuba (11,212,191).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Serbia (88,361 km²) and Azerbaijan (86,600 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Jordan uses the JOD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Jordan
Amman, the capital and largest city, was renamed Philadelphia by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC. For the flag, look for the seven-pointed star on the red triangle: Palestine's flag has the same design without the star.
The flag of Jordan: black, white, green and red
🇯🇴 The flag is three horizontal stripes of black, white and green, with a red triangle by the flagpole holding a white seven-pointed star. Black, white and green stand for three historic Arab caliphates, the Abbasid, Umayyad and Fatimid, and the red triangle for the Great Arab Revolt of 1916. The seven points of the star stand for the seven verses of the opening chapter of the Quran.
Region and neighbours
Jordan is a country in West Asia, with the Jordan River and the Dead Sea along its western border and a small coastline on the Red Sea, at the Gulf of Aqaba. It shares land borders with 5 countries: Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. The border with Palestine is with the West Bank.
- Syria 🇸🇾 — capital Damascus
- Iraq 🇮🇶 — capital Baghdad
- Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 — capital Riyadh
- Israel 🇮🇱 — capital Jerusalem
- Palestine 🇵🇸 — capital Ramallah
Three facts about Jordan
- In the third century BC the Nabataeans set up their kingdom centred on Petra.
- Amman is the most populous city in the Levant.
- The Jordan River, flowing into the Dead Sea, runs along the country's western border.
Sources: Wikipedia: Jordan, Wikipedia: Flag of Jordan, Wikipedia: Amman, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Jordan
- Asian capitals quiz — match Jordan to Amman
- Asian flags quiz — spot the Jordan flag among its neighbours
Jordan capital quiz
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- Ramallah
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- Dushanbe
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- Abu Dhabi
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Jordan is also in the Middle East capitals quiz.
Jordan in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Jordan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Jordan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
What is the population of Jordan?
About 11,285,869, making it the 83rd most populous country in the world.
How big is Jordan?
89,342 square kilometres, ranking 110th by land area, at a density of 126 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Jordan use?
The JOD, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Jordan flag?
The flag of Jordan is three horizontal stripes of black, white and green, with a red triangle by the flagpole holding a white seven-pointed star. Black, white and green stand for three historic Arab caliphates, the Abbasid, Umayyad and Fatimid, and the red triangle for the Great Arab Revolt of 1916. The seven points of the star stand for the seven verses of the opening chapter of the Quran.
Which countries border Jordan?
Jordan shares land borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. The border with Palestine is with the West Bank.
How can I remember the capital of Jordan?
Amman, the capital and largest city, was renamed Philadelphia by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC. For the flag, look for the seven-pointed star on the red triangle: Palestine's flag has the same design without the star.
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