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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan covers an area of 89,342 sq km and shares 1635 km of land borders with Iraq, Israel, the Palestinian Territories (the West Bank), Saudi Arabia and Syria, as well as 26 km of coastline on the Gulf of Aqaba in the south. Topographically, the country is divided into three main areas: the Jor-dan Valley (part of the...

Government officials are becoming increasingly concerned that Turkish exporters could face stiffer competition in their biggest markets due to a looming free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and the US, a deal that could undermine Ankara’s Customs Union with Europe.

The past several years have seen significant changes in Jordan. The state is pushing ahead with structural reforms that should provide a sound base for future development, as the economy shows signs of a brisk recovery from the difficult years it has faced in the wake of the global financial crisis. 

Chapter | The Guide from The Report: Jordan 2013

With conservation and environmental projects taking on an growing role within the kingdom, a number of reserves are seeing the benefit of increased interest from ecologically minded tourists. The Guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Jordan and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or...

Chapter | Tourism from The Report: Jordan 2013

A major airport expansion, along with the addition of new international air routes, is expected to boost tourism and ease bottlenecks in the near term. Niche markets like medical tourism and ecotourism are offering promising avenues for sector expansion. The industry resumed brisk revenue growth in 2012, marking its continued recovery from the regional slowdown. The meetings, incentives,...

Chapter | Aqaba from The Report: Jordan 2013

While most economic activity in Jordan is concentrated in Amman, the southern city of Aqaba is playing an increasingly significant role. The population of the city is expected to increase by 130% to 250,000 by 2020, making expansion of Aqaba’s infrastructure to improve air and maritime links within and beyond the region a key objective. A mix of development projects is under way to widen the city...

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