Why visit
Amman is the capital of Jordan. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Amman at a glance
City population
4.0 million
Metro: 4.5 million
Elevation
757 m
2,484 ft
Time zone
UTC+3
Asia/Amman
Airport
AMM
Queen Alia International
Founded
7000 BCE (Ain Ghazal): Roman Philadelphia
Getting around
Buses + service taxis + Uber/Careem; BRT lines expanding
Signature dish
Mansaf (national dish), falafel, knafeh, maqluba, kibbeh
Neighborhoods for travelers
Downtown (Al-Balad)Jabal AmmanJabal al-WeibdehAbdounRainbow Street
Jordan at a glance
Country center
31.0°, 36.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
89,342 km²
34,495 mi²
Country population
11.3 million
127/km²
Subregion
Western Asia
Currency
Jordanian dinar (د.ا)
JOD
Dial
+962
Language
Arabic
Demonym
Jordanian
Internet
.jo
UN
Member state
ISO code
JO / JOR
Where in the world
31.0° · 36.0°
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Did you know
- Amman is built on 7 hills (jabal), each with its own character: just like Rome and Istanbul.
- The Roman Theater in downtown Amman still hosts performances: it originally seated 6,000 in the 2nd century CE.
- The city grew from a population of 2,000 in 1921 to over 4 million today: one of the fastest urbanizations in history.
- The Dead Sea is the lowest point on land: 430 m below sea level. You can float on it because it is 9× saltier than the ocean.
- Petra was "lost" to Western knowledge for over 600 years until 1812.
Bordering Jordan
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Amman
What currency is used in Amman?
Amman uses the Jordanian dinar (د.ا), ISO code JOD.
What languages are spoken in Jordan?
The primary language is Arabic.
What is the international calling code for Jordan?
The calling code is +962.
What airport serves Amman?
Queen Alia International (IATA: AMM).
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