Jordan

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Middle East located on the eastern bank of the Jordan River. It borders Saudi Arabia to the south and east, Iraq to the northeast, Syria to the north, and Israel and Palestine (West Bank) to the west. The capital is Amman. Jordanian culture is influenced by Islam and its Arab roots, with a history dating back to ancient times, as evidenced by the famous archaeological sites of Petra and Jerash. Jordan's economy is relatively small, with key sectors including tourism, services, and agriculture. The country is known for its political stability in an otherwise turbulent region and for its hospitality. Jordan has a history of welcoming refugees from regional conflicts, including Palestinians, Iraqis, and Syrians. The country is also a significant ally of the United States and a key player in Middle Eastern peace processes. Population of Jordan from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 10.0 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 10.2 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 10.5 million inhabitants. Capital (Amman): Population in 2020: About 4 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Amman: ~4 million Zarqa: ~1.4 million Irbid: ~1.3 million Russeifa: ~540,000 Wadi as-Ser: ~370,000 Ajloun: ~176,000 Aqaba: ~148,000 Madaba: ~130,000 Salt: ~122,000 Ar Ramtha: ~120,000 Administrative Divisions: Jordan is divided into 12 governorates. Some governorates: Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, etc. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $42 billion. 2019: About $43 billion. 2020: Approximately $44 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $2 billion. 2019: About $2.1 billion. 2020: Approximately $2.3 billion (estimate). % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 94%. 2019: Around 95%. 2020: Estimated to be around 97%. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 18.7%. 2019: Approximately 19.1%. 2020: Estimated to be around 23.0%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 4.5%. 2019: Approximately 0.3%. 2020: Estimated to be around -0.5% (deflation).