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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... [read more]
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... [read more] Blog: Jordan - April 2006
Date: April 7th 2006
Date: April 7th 2006
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Bible stories, lost cities, Lawrence of Arabia - Jordan has romantic associations up to its eyeballs. It's one of the most welcoming, hospitable countries in the world. Jordan is largely desert but this one bland word covers a multitude of scenes from red sands and towering cliffs to stony plains of volcanic basalt and hills rich with olive trees. Jo ... read more
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