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Jordan is a small country with a surprisingly varied climate, bordered by the waters of the Dead Sea and the Red Sea. Its population stands at 6.2 million. It is a multi-ethnic country and the official language is Arabic, though English and French are both compulsory subjects in Jordanian schools and universities.
The Climate in Jordan
Summers here are seriously hot, reaching +45°C in the shade, which makes spring and autumn the most comfortable times to visit. In those months the temperature drops to around +30°C to +35°C, and the heat is easy to bear thanks to a constant breeze. The mountain areas are far cooler, worth remembering if you are considering a trip to the highlands.
A winter break works well too. Daytime temperatures of +10 to +15°C are pleasant for sightseeing, but pack something warm for the evenings: in areas close to the desert the mercury can fall to freezing.
Holidays in Jordan
Jordan is a safe destination with everything in place for a beach holiday, and divers will find the Red Sea coast superb. There is plenty on offer for anyone who prefers sightseeing, with some of the most extraordinary sights anywhere:
- Petra and the treasury of the ancient city;
- Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve;
- A trip into the Wadi Rum desert;
- Amman, to get to know the exotic Jordanian capital.
The Jordanian spa resorts along the Dead Sea shore are well worth a look. A great many complaints can be treated here, helped by the expertise of the doctors and the mineral composition of the water. Leave the search for your Jordan holiday to Tur Poisk.
Visas for Jordan
Whether you need a visa in advance depends on your nationality, so check the rules for your passport before you book; many visitors are issued an entry voucher on arrival in the kingdom. The easiest way to reach the capital, Amman, is by air. Combined packages through Tur Poisk let you take in Israel and Jordan together, see Petra and the Gulf of Aqaba, and add a day trip to Egypt from Jordan.
The Currency in Jordan
The national currency is the Jordanian dinar, abbreviated to JD. Notes carry Arabic script on one side and English on the other, so they are hard to confuse. To save yourself trouble, avoid the 50 and 20 dinar notes, which are difficult to break. It is better to carry half-dinar and quarter-dinar pieces along with 10 and 5 piastre coins, and worth changing money before you arrive so you do not pay the fairly steep commission on the spot. There are no restrictions on bringing currency in or out.
Good to Know Before You Go
Before travelling to Jordan, a Muslim country, it is worth reading up on local customs. Women are advised to dress conservatively to avoid drawing attention, keeping arms, shoulders and legs covered.
