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JUST THE FACTS
To ensure you get the most from your visit to Jordan, it is important to have a few basic facts on hand before you arrive. From currency to transport, from newspapers to business hours… you’ll find the information you need by clicking the links below.

Attire				Local Time
Business Hours				Water
Accessibility				Medical Care
Newspapers				Communications
Credit Cards				Currency
Radio & Television				Postal Services
Language				Population
Electrical Current				Public Holidays
Education				Weights & Measures
Shopping				Embassies

Some of the worlds earliest known churches have been recently discovered in Jordan. The remains of a mud brick building in Aqaba may be the worlds oldest known purpose built church. This Aqaba early church dates from the late 3rd or early 4th century AD

An economic 'Free Zone' was established in Aqaba in August 2000. It covers one million square meters, although an additional 2.5 million square meters has been allocated for the purpose of establishing industrial projects. Goods traded in the Free Zone are exempt of duty. For more information please visit www.aqabazone.com.