Jordan: flag, capital and facts
Jordan is a country in Western Asia (Asia). Its capital is Amman. Population — 11,552,876. Area — 89,342 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Jordan
Black, white, and green with a white star in a red triangle.
The capital of Jordan — Amman
Amman is the capital of Jordan. Amman, like Rome, is built on seven hills.
Facts about Jordan
- Official name
- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Capital
- Amman
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 11,552,876
- Area
- 89,342 km²
- Currency
- JOD (د.ا)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 31°, 36°
How to remember the name
The nameJordan takes its name from the River Jordan.
Did you know?
Jordan has Petra, an ancient city carved right into pink rock.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Jordan — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Western Asia
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