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Background: For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states, Israel, and a large internal Palestinian population, despite several wars and coup attempts. In 1989 he reinstituted parliamentary elections and gradual political liberalization; in 1994 he signed a formal peace treaty with Israel. King ABDALLAH II - the eldest son of King HUSSEIN and Princess MUNA - assumed the throne following his father's death in February 1999. Since then, he has consolidated his power and undertaken an aggressive economic reform program. Jordan acceded to the World Trade Organization in 2000, and began to participate in the European Free Trade Association in 2001. After a two-year delay, parliamentary and municipal elections took place in the summer of 2003. The Prime Minister and government appointed in April 2005 declared they would build upon the previous government's achievements to respect political and human rights and improve living standards.




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White Boy Drives in Jordan...and Jerash.
July 2nd 2009  Middle East » Jordan » North » Jerash
So this will be my last night in Jordan! Tomorrow I head north to Damascus. Yesterday Joe, Steph and I made the 3-hour trek up from Wadi Musa into the heart of the beast - Amman. I have to say, w ... 5 photos [full story]

Petra Rocks.
3 days ago: Fort Fun Granola Boy published a blog
Petra Rocks.
July 1st 2009  Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra
And now...Petra. I started out early for a morning run yesterday. Folks don't seem to open up shop very early around here, so I figured a 6 am run would be a little less uncomfortable. I ran up ... 12 photos [full story]

4 days ago: Snoo published a blog
Return of the prodical camera
July 1st 2009  Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
I would like to appologize to everyone that I do not spell check not even read over, THAT IS RIGHT I DONT EVEN READ BACK THROUGH my blog posts. I have had about 5 hours of class ,an hour at the gym, a ... [full story]

Who wants some Jordan??
5 days ago: Fort Fun Granola Boy published a blog
Who wants some Jordan??
June 30th 2009  Middle East » Jordan » West » Madaba
Wow, so much to write. Internet has been a little spotty - deal. Bethany, Nathan, McKenzie, and Rachel took me to the bus station in Fang, for the 3-hour van ride to Chiang Rai. I already miss th ... 7 photos [full story]

5 days ago: pgerbrands published a blog
The Red City
June 27th 2009  Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra
Visiting Petra was a remarkable event. It all started with a picture that I've seen a long time ago. It was a picture of an old man, dressed in some rags, walking in the Siq. I was so impressed by ... [full story]

5 days ago: Snoo published a blog
The most amazing place on earth
June 25th 2009  Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
I had the most incredible weekend of my life last weekend. We got out of class on Thursday (the new Friday) and began out journey to Wadi Rum which means Valley of Rum which is not an apt name for the ... [full story]

6 days ago: jon3 published a blog
Packing
June 29th 2009  Middle East » Jordan » North » Irbid
Hey everyone. As I am getting ready for my trip, I thought I would put up a blog for everyone. This makes for a nice central area for communication and such. You will be able to see pics and such ... [full story]

June 26th 2009  Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
I'm in the same hotel lobby. A film starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Rik Mayall (I'm shocked such a beast exists) is playing. It's been a lazy day today, yesterday we half heartedly decided on the Dead ... [full story]

10 days ago: Mary and Lizzie published a blog
Very Quick update
June 25th 2009  Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
I am writing from the hotel lobby and it's rather hot and rather late. We have been lax with this blog; we've let it fall out of use to the extent that my mother thought perhaps we had died en route t ... [full story]

10 days ago: Mary and Lizzie published a blog
Very Quck Update
June 25th 2009  Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
I am writing from the hotel lobby and it's rather hot and rather late. We have been lax with this blog; we've let it fall out of use to the extent that my mother thought perhaps we had died en route t ... [full story]


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Petra corner
Bedoin family
The Treasury
Desert colors
Bedouin Guide
Sunset
Bread Guy
On the Top of the World
The Treasury
Amman desde la ciudadela -- Amman from the citadel
Amman desde la ciudadela -- Amman from the citadel
Wadi Zarqa MaŽin
Vista de Maqueronte -- View of Machaerus
Vista desde Maqueronte -- View from Machaerus
Vista desde Maqueronte -- View from Machaerus
Vista desde Maqueronte -- View from Machaerus

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