Kingdom of Jordan By Emily

Do you know where Jordan is? Jordan is in the Middle East Syria is to the north Israel and the Red Sea to the west Saudi Arabia to the east and south

Do you know? What is the capital city of Jordan? Amman What is the currency used? Jordanian Dinar What is the official language? Arabic but English is also used

Religion Jesus was baptised in the river Jordan by John the Baptist

Religion Moses is buried on Mount Nebo in Jordan

The City of Petra The word ‘Petra’ means stone Petra is an ancient city that has over 800 fantastic rock structures Petra is the most popular tourist spot in Jordan It has been called a ‘rose-red city, half as old as time’

Petra Petra is a huge city that was carved into rock by the Arab people. Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1km in length with high cliffs on both sides. The colours and formations of the rocks are dazzling.

Petra was carved into the rock 2,000 years ago but was only discovered by the Europeans in the 19th century

Dead Sea The Dead Sea is in the north west of Jordan. It is the lowest point on earth The River Jordan is the only water source flowing into the Dead Sea. Small springs under and around it form pools of quicksand along the edges. Dead Sea means the “sea of salt”. There is so much salt in the Dead Sea it makes it very easy for people to float.

The King and Queen of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein is the King of Jordan, He is married to Rania al-Abdullah They have four children, two princesses and two princes

أتمنى أن تكون مادتي عن الأردن قد أعجبتكم شكرًا لاستماعكم I hope you enjoyed my presentation about Jordan Thanks for listening اميلي. Emily