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Jordan
About Jordan
Table of Contents The Jordanian Culture
Visa Process
Contact Information
About Jordan The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a young state with a long history. It has been home to some of mankind's earliest settlements and villages, and relics of many of the world's great civilizations can still be seen today.
Continent: Asia Capital: Amman Area: 89,342 km2 Population: 6,508,271 (2011) Official Language: Arabic Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JD) Calling Code: +962
We have 2 seas – one is red and the other is dead.
We have the lowest point on Earth – the Dead Sea.
We have one of the best preserved Roman ruins in the world.
One of the most welcoming countries in the world.
Interesting Facts We have one of the new 7 wonders of the world – Petra, a city that was carved into rock 2000 years ago.
Every building looks almost identical in Amman
The national dish of Jordan is Mansaf, a large tray of rice served with chunks of lamb or beef and yogurt sauce.
Jerash Wadi Rum
Aqaba
Places of interest
Roman Theatre
Dead Sea
Petra For more information: www.visitjordan.com
The Jordanian Culture
Based on Arabic and Islamic elements with significant Palestinian and Western influence
Interest in sports
Unique mix of tradition and modern culture
English is widely spoken and understood Amman is consistently stated to be one of the most westernized and modern cities in the region
Customs and Advice Dress Code: Jordan is primarily a Muslim country, although the freedom of all religions is protected. Muslim women’s clothing often covers their arms, legs and sometimes hair. Western women are not subject to these customs, but very revealing clothing is never appropriate. Conservative dress is advisable for both men and women during business meetings, in the old part of Amman and outside the capital city. Shorts are rarely worn by either sex. Public displays of affection are rare.
Business Culture: English is largely spoken in business circles. General office hours are SundayThursday from 8am to 6pm (with 1 hour lunch break). Government office hours are Sunday-Thursday from 8am to 3pm. During the month of Ramadan, working hours are significantly reduced.
Welcoming Culture: Jordanians are very warm, friendly and hospitable. Medical care: Medical services are excellent in larger cities and most doctors are bilingual in Arabic and English. Pharmacies are readily available in cities throughout the country. It is always recommended that interns secure travel health insurance for the duration of their internship.
Women in Jordan: Local women in Jordan enjoy considerable freedom when compared with other countries in the region. Women are entitled to a full education, they can vote, drive cars, and often play significant roles in business and politics. Jordan is also one of the safest Water: Water is a precious resource in Jordan. countries in the Middle East region.
Street addresses are rarely used, only the larger street names are commonly known. Therefore, when giving directions, people usually tell you the area or a nearby landmark (a large hotel, ministry building or supermarket) and specific instructions from there.
Getting around
Amman itself is built on seven hills, or "jabals," each of which more or less defines a neighborhood. Many jabals once had a traffic circle (roundabout) at their peak and, although most of the circles have now been replaced by traffic lights, the junctions are still known as 1st Circle, 2nd Circle... 8th Circle.
Public transport is limited in Amman so yellow taxis are the usual form of transport. Starting fare is 0.25 JD
Visa Process Most nationalities can obtain visa on arrival at the airport for a fee of 20 JD (60 JD for multiple entry). Certain nationalities will require pre-arrival visa and the application process will take 24 weeks. Please check the list here to see if it applies to you. You are strongly advised to visit the Jordan embassy in your country for confirmation.
Single entry visa will be valid for 1 month. Visas can be extended easily for a durations of 3 months each by registering with a police station in Jordan. AIESEC arranges for residence cards for all interns who are on internships for more than 6 months.
Contact Information National Responsible for Intern Servicing MCVP Exchange Jun Ya Tan (Jun) junya.tan@aiesec.net +962 790785074
Local Responsible for Intern Servicing (Irbid) LCVP ICX Maher Fares maher.fares@aiesec.net +962 799471941
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