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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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By Nathan1986
October 13th 2009
Amazing Amman Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
Well im glad i didn't hop in the taxi to Beirut! "Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan!" Says King Abdullah II and his Palestinian Queen Rania as you cross the border! Of course not in real life but on big massive propaganda posters! The king really is amazing! He can do anything! Everyone loves him here! There are so many photos of him and his family plastered around Amman! Its really fascinating to observe ! AND Amman is Amazing! The city itself has a much more relaxed vibe to it. Its not so bustling, once away from the main strips [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 15th 2009 | 119 Views | [diary=444721]

Roman Theatre
Fly!
Sunset over East Amman

So I visited Jordan on the way back from France and Dad's wedding (which was beatiful, congrats dad!). I travelled with a couple of buddies from my course in Edinburgh who are studying here in Damascus as well. Jordan was quite cheap but all of the tourist towns which are ridiculously expensive. We paid 2 Dinars (about the same as a Euro) for eight falafel wraps in Amman, the capitol, but when we were in Petra or any of the tourist towns it cost about 6 Dinars for just one. Ridiculous, but most of the tourist towns are owned by Bedouin [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 12th 2009 | 63 Views | [diary=444436]

A Fine Jowl
The Monastery at Sundown
On the way into Wadi Rum

By Timoteo Timotei
October 12th 2009
In the steps of  Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
Ostensibly I joined this expedition with a mad German to find a mysterious artefact and a lost body, the lost body of some ancient personage that he has been looking for for many years with the help of some other mad German academic. Between them they felt this body would lead them to the great holy grail of all German expeditions, but they did not want to identify to me what this holy grail was. Anyway we convened on the far side of the sea of Tiberias and then crossed the lake to journey inland from a German site. Into the [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 12th 2009 | 14 Views | [diary=444489]


By crumblybum21
October 11th 2009
Diplomatic bazaar! Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
No pictures to show, as usual, but I definitely wish that I did! Yesterday I went to the Diplomatic Bazaar put together by Princess Basma, who is the aunt of the current king Abdullah II. She had quite a show of security with her. It was a bit irritating to dodge around the crowds that tried to take pictures of her and the security guards who held them back. But people in suits didn't stop me from enjoying myself! All the proceeds went to Mubarrat Um Al-Hussein, which is a charity that benefits rural women and children in Jordan. I think [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 11th 2009 | 51 Views | [diary=444103]


Journal Entry: Friday, October 09, 2009 Time: 1:24 PM moved on from the Nile resort, was very nice and the morning breakfast was something to behold, i wont need to eat for days, shame i cant take some of there coffee with me. Went to load the bike and the guy gives me my passport back, i say no rush i have to pay yet, he says no problem ? go to pay and he says no problem, i say i know but i really ought to be getting on and please could you take some money, another guy comes with [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 11th 2009 | 94 Views | [diary=444115]

New gear
Syrian meal
 Old town Souq

By WillW
October 8th 2009
Jordan Post Mortem Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
Now that I am back in the U.S. and having Hashem with drawl syndrome I spent a little time reflecting on my month in Jordan. After I finished my Arabic course my wife and I set out on a three day whirlwind tour of the rest of the country. We had a great driver/guide who I had met earlier and Ahmed AKA "Steve" drove us from Amman down to Petra. One of the real highlights of the trip wasn't Petra, but "Little Petra" as Steve called it which is about 10-15 minutes away from the main Petra site. Little Petra doesn't [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 8th 2009 | 28 Views | [diary=443129]


Things are starting to pick up, both in and outside of class, something I'm very grateful for! All the former free time was getting me a bit homesick... But no worries! I have lots of things to keep me from sitting at home. Monday night I went along with a pack of CIEE students to test out a choir at one of the YWCA's here. I still don't really know what exactly the choir is affiliated with, but I do know they have a Christmas concert on three nights in December. Most of the songs were spirituals and carols, but there [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 7th 2009 | 46 Views | [diary=443054]

Dusk time at the mosque
The outer part of the courtyard
The inner part of the courtyard

Jordan - Day 2 - More of Amman 4th October 2009 First thing on my to-do list this morning was to sort out car hire for tomorrow for my drive down to the Dead Sea, but a car hire company I emailed late last night had already replied with a good price so I confirmed. My only job of the day done already, so more time to enjoy the city! Still needed to get a memory card reader for my camera after not having much luck at the shopping mall I visited yesterday, so I decided to head to Amman's biggest [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 4th 2009 | 86 Views | [diary=442092]

Smoking...
Abu Darwish Mosque
Jordanian Food

No pictures this time! I know better now to bring my camera whenever I go out. But this weekend has actually been really fun! This first week after Ramadan has been pretty draining, not really because of class or homework, but just getting around and getting used to how long our schedules are every day. Most days I have anywhere from an hour and a half to over two hours between my classes. It's not long enough to go to the gym, since you have to take a taxi there, then shower afterwards, etc. And everything at UJ is SO spread [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 3rd 2009 | 61 Views | [diary=441810]


By Mustang Dan
October 3rd 2009
Day 1 - Amman City Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman
1st day in Jordan - Amman 3rd October 2009 After a good sleep, I finally managed to leave the hotel at 11am! I decided to play it safe and wear jeans and a shirt, but later saw people wearing shorts and t-shirts although most people do cover up. Decided to try and get my bearings and go for a walk into the city of Amman. I left the hotel with no map, just my good sense of direction and headed for the city centre. After about 20 minutes, I couldn't believe my luck, SUBWAY! Grabbed a steak and cheese sub and [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 3rd 2009 | 64 Views | [diary=441849]

Amman Centennial Parade
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Istiklal Mall