Jordan

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Jordan is located in Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia.

Population (2014 est) – 7,930,491

Area – 55,510mi

Capital – Amman

Ethnic Background

     Arab – 98%

     Circassian – 1%

     Armenian – 1%

Exports – clothing, fertilizers, potash, phosphates, vegetables, pharmaceuticals

Imports – crude oil, machinery, transport equipment, iron, cereals

Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 73 years     F 75 years

Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 15.73 deaths/1,000 live births

Adult Illiteracy Rate – 4.1%