Geography of Jordan
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Geography
Jordan is an Arab country of the Middle East, located in western Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Israel-Palestine to the west. It shares coastlines of the Dead Sea, and the twenty-six kilometers of shoreline along the Gulf of Aqaba. Jordan's geographical significance results from its location for what most Christians, Jews and Muslims call the Holy Land.
Most of the eastern territory of Jordan consists of desert plateau, with a dry and hot climate. Highland areas located in the west receive more rainfall during the rainy season from November to March. Jabal Ram is the highest point in the country at 1,734 meters.
The region of Jordan has no oil of its own. Its main resources are phosphates, fertilizers and agricultural products. Tourism is a very important sector because of the country's geography and political stability. Jordan's health service is known to be one of the best in the region.
Jordan's environmental issues include deforestation, desertification and limited natural fresh water resources.
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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