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Jordan — Arabia Standard Time (AST)
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UTC
Major Cities in Jordan
📝 Jordan Facts, Holidays & Culture
🎓 For Students:
- Quality higher education system in the Middle East region.
- Top Universities: University of Jordan, Yarmouk University, Jordan University of Science and Technology.
- Popular Fields: Medicine, Engineering, Business, IT.
- Scholarships available for Arab and international students.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: eVisa or visa-on-arrival available for most countries.
- Popular Destinations: Petra, Amman, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Jerash.
- Best Time to Visit: March–May and September–November.
- Transportation: Buses, taxis, car rentals, and shared minibuses.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: Required; usually sponsored by employer.
- Key Sectors: Tourism, Education, Energy, IT, Construction, Healthcare.
- Cost of Living: Moderate; lower than Gulf countries.
- Business Etiquette: Polite greetings, conservative attire, and punctuality valued.
🏞️ Tourism & Heritage:
- Famous Attractions: Petra (Wonder of the World), Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, Roman Theatre in Amman.
- Major Festivals: Independence Day (May 25), Jerash Festival, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha.
- UNESCO Sites: Petra, Quseir Amra, Wadi Rum Protected Area.
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD).
- Timezone: AST (UTC+03:00).
- Emergency Numbers: 911 (All Services).
- Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C, D, F, G, J.