Jordan is located at the heart of the Middle East. It is bordered by Syria in the North, Saudi Arabia in the East and South, Palestine and Israel in the West, Iraq in the East, and the Gulf of Aqaba in the South-west. The country’s terrain is variable with moderate elevation on the Eastern desert plateau, high mountains in the West, sandstone mountains in the South with the lowest land point at the Dead Sea. Inadequate rainfall constitutes a problem for the country. The countryside offers a diversity of climate and scenery. In spring desert winds bring higher temperatures. Daytime summer temperatures can be hot but nights are pleasant. In winter, it snows fairly on the mountains and in Amman.

Jordan’s economy is diversified. Its major sources of income are agriculture, mining, manufacturing, telecommunications, transportation, trade, and construction. Tourism also plays a special role in the economy. Jordan’s main natural resources are phosphates, potash and shale oil. Rock phosphate, potash and fertilisers are traditional exports and sources of hard currency. The extraction of phosphates, petroleum refining and cement production are the country’s major industries. A small part of the land is arable and, therefore, put to maximum use. Main agricultural products are wheat, barley, citrus and other fruits and vegetables. Fishing is carried out in the Gulf of Aqaba.

GDP at Current Market Prices:	10813.60 million US$ (2004)
Per Capita GDP:	2104.89 US$ (2004)
Share of Sectors in GDP:	1.91% Agriculture, 26.0% Industry, 72.0% Services, (2003)
Total Exports:	4433.76 million US$ (2003)
Total Imports:	- million US$ (2004)
Major Exports Items:	Phosphates, fertilizers, potash, agricultural products and manufactured goods
Major Imports Items:	Crude oil, machinery and transportation equipment, foodstuffs and cattle
Major Trading Partners:	US, Iraq, India and Germany

Prime Ministry

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation