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Petra, Jordan's ancient rock-cut city carved by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago, was unseen by Western eyes for centuries until a Swiss explorer rediscovered it in 1812.
Jordan
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Population, GDP, and key facts about Jordan — updated for 2026.
Capital · AMMANContinent · ASIAISO · JOR
Jordan quick facts
- Population
- 11,552,876
- Area
- 89,318 km²
- Population density
- 129 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 58.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 5.1K
- Capital
- Amman
- Currency
- Jordanian dinar (د.ا, JOD)
- Language
- Arabic
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What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
What is Jordan's population?
Jordan has a population of 11,552,876.
What is Jordan's GDP per capita?
Jordan's GDP per capita is US$ 5.1K.
What is the currency of Jordan?
The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian dinar (JOD).
Is Jordan bigger than United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is about 1.1× the size of Jordan by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.