Adopted in 1928
| Capital | Amman |
|---|---|
| Population | 11 552 876 inh. |
| Area | 89 318 km² |
| Population density | 129.3 inh./km² |
| Local time | --:-- |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Political system | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| National motto | Allah, Al-Watan, Al-Malik (God, Country, King) |
| National anthem | Al-Salam Al-Malaki Al-Urdunni (The Royal Anthem of Jordan) |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar (JOD) |
| Land borders | Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Palestine |
| Maritime borders | Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Dead Sea |
The flag: history and symbolism
Flag History
The Jordanian flag is based on that of the Great Arab Revolt, launched in 1916 against the Ottoman Empire by Sharif Hussein of Mecca, great-great-grandfather of the current King Abdullah II.
It was set by the Constitution of the Emirate of Transjordan of 16 April 1928, which added a white seven-pointed star to the red triangle. Jordan became an independent kingdom in 1946 and kept this flag.
The flag consists of three horizontal stripes, black, white and green, and a red triangle at the hoist.
Meaning of Colours & Emblems
The elements of the Jordanian flag have an official meaning:
- Black: the Abbasid Caliphate.
- White: the Umayyad Caliphate.
- Green: the Fatimid Caliphate.
- Red triangle: the Hashemite dynasty and the Great Arab Revolt.
- Seven-pointed star: the seven verses of Al-Fatiha, the opening surah of the Quran.
Anecdotes & Fun Facts
The Jordanian flag is almost identical to the Palestinian flag, which also takes up the flag of the Great Arab Revolt, but without the white star.
The Hashemite dynasty, which rules Jordan, claims descent from the Prophet Muhammad.
In Amman, a flagpole more than 120 metres high, on Raghadan Hill, flies one of the largest Jordanian flags.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Jordan?
Amman is the capital of Jordan.
What do the colours of the flag of Jordan mean?
The elements of the Jordanian flag have an official meaning: Black: the Abbasid Caliphate. White: the Umayyad Caliphate. Green: the Fatimid Caliphate. Red triangle: the Hashemite dynasty and the Great Arab Revolt. Seven-pointed star: the seven verses of Al-Fatiha, the opening surah of the Quran.
Which countries border Jordan?
Jordan shares land borders with: Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Palestine.