Culture of Jordan
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Culture
95% of Jordan's population (before the Iraq war) were either from Palestinian origins, or of the Bedouin population from the Hejaz. The remaining 5% come from different ethnic minorities such as Circassians, Chechens, Armenians and Kurds. Islam is the major religion practiced in the country, whereas Christians form approximately 15% of the population.
The culture of Jordan follows Arab traditions as the Kingdom is in the heart of the Middle East. The official language is Arabic, although English is used widely in commerce, government, and is taught at most public and private schools.
Traditional Jordanian music can be distinguished from its neighbouring countries by its Bedouin influence. In Amman, rock bands which mix both eastern and western music are becoming more popular in the past decades.
Football is the most played sport in Jordan, and its popularity is increasing, mostly because of the recent improvements in Jordan's National Football Team. Improvements are also occurring in basketball and in darts.
See Also
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Chile & Easter Island
China
Références
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (www.wikipedia.org).
- BBC News - Country Profile: Jordan (news.bbc.co.uk).
- Jordan facts on National Geographic (www3.nationalgeographic.com).
- World Flag Database (www.flags.net).
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