What is the Capital of Jordan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Jordan is Amman. Jordan is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 11,734,000. The official currency is the Jordanian dinar and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Amman at a glance
| Capital city | Amman |
|---|---|
| Country | Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 11,734,000 (84th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar (JOD) |
| Calling code | +962 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Jordan
- Baghdad, capital of Iraq
- Jerusalem, capital of Israel
- Ramallah, capital of Palestine
- Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia
- Damascus, capital of Syria
Jordan in context
- Jordan covers 89,342 km², making it the 110th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 131 people per km² ranks 71st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria.
- With 11,734,000 people, Jordan holds about 3.9% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.3% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Jordan is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Jordan — FAQ
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
Is Amman the largest city in Jordan?
Yes — Amman is both the capital and the largest city of Jordan.
What country is Amman in?
Amman is the capital city of Jordan.
What continent is Amman in?
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is located in Asia.
Is Amman the capital of Jordan?
Yes — Amman is the capital of Jordan (official name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan).
Amman is the capital of which country?
Amman is the capital of Jordan, in Western Asia.
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