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Jordan is a country with hot and dry. Dominated by tropical-continental climate. Exceptions are the north-western areas where the climate is moderate continental.

Average monthly air temperature is:

- January - 15 ° C

- July - 30-35 ° C

In the west of Jordan in the summer the temperature can be up to 50 ° C.

Precipitation is low, in the period from June to September total lack of rainfall - often leads to water deficit.

Best time: spring and fall (to avoid hot weather)

Worst period: Summer

Is not advisable to go in the winter (due to the cold winds)

Jordan is one of the best organized and safe countries in the region, and society is much more tolerant than in other Gulf countries.

Jordanians, extremely friendly and open to tourists, happy to help in learning the traditions and history of their nation. They are very proud of their homeland and Arab culture.

Jordanian society is heavily tied to traditional values, so you should pay special attention to respect local norms of behavior. This applies above all respect for the traditions and Islamic religious norms, and against women.

On the streets of rare women in Western dress.

Jordan's main ethnic groups are Arabs (99.2%), Circassians (0.5%), Armenians, Turks and Kurds (including 0.3%). Jordanians deal almost exclusively in agriculture.

The main religion in Jordan are Sunni Muslim (92%), Christians (4.6 - 6%), Shi'a and Druze (2%)

After the war in Iraq, the number of Christians in Jordan has increased (due to immigration tamtejszych Christians).

As in all Arab countries as one of the most important virtues, hospitality is regarded as. It is not to reject an invitation to coffee or tea.

Eating food, especially coffee and tea is particularly celebrated.

It is unacceptable, eg. Kissing in public, show a very skimpy outfit, especially in the vicinity of places of prayer. During Ramadan, avoid eating and smoking in public places.

English

Most Jordanians speak English, especially in large mistach.

89.9% (2003)

In addition to the English language is a relatively popular French and German

Is required for visa to travel and stay. Residence visas authorizing them to one entry into the territory of Jordan can be obtained at international border crossings, except for the transition to the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Bridge). These visas are issued for a period of one month, extendable to 3 months.

A visa with multiple entry law can apply only in the Jordanian diplomatic and consular missions abroad. In addition, the so-called force. exit tax, the amount of which varies. Requires a minimum 3-month period of validity of the passport for entry.

In Poland there is no embassy in Jordan. Nearest - in Berlin.

Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Heerstrasse 201, D-13595 Berlin

tel. (0-0 49 30) 36 99 60 31

Fax: (0-0 49 30) 36 99 60-11

Polish Embassy in Amman

No 3 Mahmoud Seif Al-Din Al-Irani St.

POBox 942050, Amman 11194

Tel: (009626) 5512593 / 4 5512596

Fax: (009626) 5512895

E-mail: polemb [at] nol.com.jo

There is an obligation Reporting. A foreigner who is not staying at a hotel, should be within 2 weeks from the date of entry go to the police station. Any resident of Jordan, under the threat of criminal sanction, is obliged to inform the police within 48 hours of the fact that an alien in his home.

Customs restrictions do not depart from generally accepted standards, but should be ready for detailed inspection of luggage.

Illegal Exports of antiques.

Tourists coming to Jordan through Syria and returning across the country should have prior approval, at least twice a Syrian visa.

It is recommended that adult and child traveling alone had documents proving its right to take care of him.

In Jordan, are non-importation of rubber rafts, D

Medical care in the cities, especially in Amman, is high. The cost of outpatient visit ranged from 10 to 20 JOD, and hospital stay from 8 to 60 JOD per day. Charges for all medical services and medicines of uses are calculated separately. Those who intend to stay in Jordan for more than three months, they must perform on-site medical examination.

Polish insurance policies are not considered. Liability insurance is required. It is advisable to have travel insurance and health wotnego, covering all forms of activity, in accordance with the purpose of your stay in Jordan.

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There is a risk of food poisoning and amoeba infection. It should be thoroughly rinse fruits and vegetables and avoid eating at restaurants and bars of questionable standard.

Given the situation in the region, Jordan is a country vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Since 2001. there were numerous such attacks, many others have been stopped by local security forces.

It should keep track of news headlines and be alert to developments in the region.

Commonplace crime threat is low. A place where there can be minor thefts and assaults (plucking bags), is the center of Amman (Old City).

Here there are no specific sanitary and epidemiological risk.

Out of international conflicts. (2009)

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Tourist Police:

06 569 0384 (land line)

077 672 8446 (Orange Mobile)

079 712 3080 (mobile Zain)

Avoid movement in the border areas, especially bordering Iraq and Israel.

There is no incentive to travel by hitchhiking alone - especially in women.

Do not visit the Palestinian refugee camps, or Iraqi.

In the vicinity of mosques - especially during the Friday prayer meetings - do not behave in a provocative manner.

Due to the risk of terrorist attacks must be prepared to open, and searches of bags at the entrance to shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants, offices, etc.

Jordan shares a border with:

Israel: King Hussein Bridge (Dżisr Hussein al-Malik, also called a bridge Allenby'ego)

West Bank, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

National airline is Royal Jordanian Airlines. In addition, Jordan is served by several international carriers: BMI, Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Egypt Air, Emirates Airlines and Delta.

Queen Alia International Airport is the main domestic airport. It is located 35 km south of Amman (the main road to Aqaba). From the airport to the city center you can get a taxi (30 JD), and buses run regularly.

In addition to Queen Alia, Jordan has two other international airports:

Marka International Airport in East Amman (serving routes to nearby Middle Eastern countries, as well as internal flights to Aqaba).

There are no rail links with Jordan.

Long-distance buses run to Jordan from many places in the Middle East, mainly from Tel Aviv and Damascus.

From Israel

border formalities are time consuming and expensive because of the requirement to have insurance, sometimes it is necessary to amend the license plates. Available only through the passage of Aqaba (if coming from Eilat) and the Sheikh Hussein Bridge for coming from northern Israel. Please note that the transition Allenby / King Hussein are closed to private vehicles.

Getting out of Iraq is theoretically possible (depending on the nationality of the driver), but not recommended.

From Aqaba to Nuwaiby (Egypt) operates daily ferries. Duration of the trip is about. 3.5 hours.

Every day at noon with waterfront in the center of the sail boat passenger (cruise takes about. 1 h).

The boundaries may be crossed also popular, dormitory taxis and buses.

Hitchhiking - should take into account the fact that the thumb is raised to the top of the Jordanian gesture offensive and should not be in this way to stop cars.

Due to the low prices you can benefit from multiple taxis, especially a few people traveling in a group.

Low-cost airlines Air Arabia itself and offer the domestic flights, as well as connections between the countries of the Middle East.

The lack of public rail network.

The most popular and most convenient means of transport.

The main domestic carrier is Jett (Jordan Express Travel & Tourism, there are also private airlines.

Journeys:

Amman-Aqaba - 3.5 JD per person

Amman-Geraz - 0.5 JD per person (Departure from Abdali station)

Wadi Rum-Petra - 3 JD

In principle, international law requires a license, although the short-term stays are also welcome Polish. Valid driving on the right. At night, often to accidents, largely due to bad technical condition of vehicles (eg. lack of efficient lamps and alloy) and local roads and traffic violations by local drivers (not to include the direction, the road suddenly arrives.)

Speed limit: in urban areas - 50 km / h in the open area - 90 km / h and in the desert 110 km / h.

Tourists with Polish license upon payment of a deposit ok. 200 JOD can rent a car for a minimum of two days. The cost of renting a car is calculated for each day of use and depend on the type and make of car. Those planning day trips (eg. to Aqaba) can rent a car with a driver.

Within the cities and between cities Shared taxis run to ride on designated routes (like the city buses). They are usually white Mercedes or Peugeot. There are also private yellow taxis.

The cities are Internet cafes. Often the Internet can be used in hotels (but you have to reckon with higher prices and long queues).

Cost: 0.3-0.5 JD/30 minutes

The post offices in Amman and Aqaba, you can make international calls (about. 2.75 JD / min).

Best bus tickets booked in advance.

According to local law the driver is always guilty in the case of a collision with a pedestrian: he faces prison, charged to the victim's medical costs and pay him compensation for damage suffered

Jordanian Dinar (JOD), 1 = 1000 filsów JOD

In large hotels, supermarkets and shopping malls are accepted credit cards and payment. In most shops, cash only payment.

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In larger cities such as Petra, Madaba Djer and find plenty of shops and shopping malls. By choosing to purchase, remember to bring your local currency.

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Bargaining is almost mandatory.

Currency can be exchanged in exchange offices or banks.

Public offices are open during hours. 8.00-15.00, and stores in the chair. 8.00-22.00.

Non-working day is Friday. State institutions do not work on Saturdays.

In the larger cities is really a great choice of hotels - from the most luxurious (Sheraton, Crowne Plaza), 1 - star hotels with rooms without showers.

Please note that the standard five-star hotel in Jordan is often comparable to the average European hotel 3 - star hotel.

Some hotels are able to sleeping on the roof - this is often a better solution than a stuffy room.

There are no hostels or youth hostels.

Camps are unlikely to be popular, but you can find them - usually on the outskirts of cities, far away from the center.

accommodation in one of the cheap hotels in facilities without a shower - JD 3-5

Overnight at the hotel's roof will cost about. JD 1.5.

2-person room with bath costs about. 7 JD

In the hotels, you can ask for the tent in their area.

Arab cuisine is varied, based mainly on meat (except pork). Nevertheless, the Arabs love to celebrate each meal, food is for them not only want, but the whole rytułał.

The traditional meal begins with a set of hot and cold appetizers (mezze). The most popular main dishes are Kofta and kebab.

Bread (chubz) is actually consumed for each meal.

Desserts are very sweet, based mainly on the honey syrup and nuts.

Is also important rytułał drinking tea and coffee.

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Tea, which is usually served in small glasses with lots of mint and sugar.

Turkish coffee

Freshly squeezed fruit juice (lemons, oranges, carrots, mangoes, pomegranates, melons and sugar cane)

ajran - yogurt mixed with water

arak - anyżkowa strong vodka, which is drunk with water

Everyone will find something for everyone. In the cities there are plenty of restaurants offering local dishes, too easy to find places such as McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Burger King.

At street stalls selling delicious, cheap and simple food. At every step you buy falafle - balls of chickpeas fried in deep oil in pita bread.

Tipping, called Baksheesh, it adopted the custom throughout the Middle East. Since the wages are very low, such additional earnings often provides the basis to maintain local populations.

Bakszyszu constant demand for offices such as opening doors for tourists is often very annoying, but this should be considered as part of local culture.

In hotels and restaurants service charge is often added to the bill, but unfortunately the money then goes to the cashier - if we leave an additional tip.

Traditionally handed the coins for bringing luggage, an indication of roads, etc.

In some cafes gender segregated spaces.

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Petra - a city carved in the rock.

There you will find well-preserved houses, tombs, temples, monuments, mosaics, aqueducts, fountains, and even a huge amphitheater.

Amman:

- Roman amphitheater 5,000 viewers

- Colonnade

- Forum

- Roman citadel overlooking the city

Jerash:

- Oval Forum

- Two theaters

- Marketplace

- Baths

Quseir Amra - well-preserved 'desert castle'

UUmm ar-Rasas (with Arabic. Mother Lead) - archaeological, not fully explored and discovered the ruins of the biblical Gerazy

Ajlun - Arab castle

Crusader castles of Kerak and the Krak de Montreal

The main theaters:

In Jordan, there is plenty of art galleries.

Cinemas do not deviate from the standard European films are censored, however, sharply. Large multiplexes mainly located in Amman:

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Dead Sea:

Located in the tectonic Trench Jordan, it really is a salty lake bezodpływowym.

Due to the very high salinity outside the bacteria does not exist in any other form of life. This represents the lowest point on the world (408 m ppm). Because of the healing properties of Dead Sea waters and the air richer in oxygen and trace elements (because. the level of ppm) in the area of the basin created a number of resorts.

Wadi Rum - one of the most beautiful deserts in the world, sandy valley, situated among the rocks of granite and paskowca, iridescent colors depending on time of day.

Nature reserves:

- Dana: wild animals and beautiful landscapes (desert plains and sand cliffs), and the ruins of the city Feinan

- Ajloun: mountainous terrain covered with oak and pistachio trees, there are two hiking trails and camping

The tour of Petra is best spent several days. At the entrance tickets can be purchased one, two and three days (respectively 20, 25 and 30 JD)

To visit the capital, just one day.

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In the largest cities (Petra, Djer Madabajest etc.) are clubs, bars and restaurants, where nightlife.

For the traditional Islamic prohibitions on alcohol comes increasingly freer. Alcohol is available for sale outside hotels, mainly in bars and nightclubs. Premises of this type but never too much, we do not afiszują. In general, it is prohibited to drink alcohol in public places.

The protective filter, a hat and sunglasses.

Due to very high temperatures, especially in summer (above 40 st. C) is recommended to use protective creams and drink plenty of fluids.