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ABOUT JORDAN

Amman
Aqaba
Jerash
Dead Sea
Petra
Wadi Rum
It is up to the visitor's discretion to choose the appropriate attire keeping in mind the relative conservatism of Middle Eastern societies.
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omen in Jordan are not required to wear head scarves or face covers.
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wimming attire should only be worn around swimming pools or beaches and not in public places.
E
ven summer evenings can be quite cool, so one should be prepared to wear a shawl or sweater.
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inters are cold, windy and rainy.
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eavy snow is not unusual. 
D
rinking is strictly prohibited on streets. 
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ll sorts of films, cameras, disposable cameras, camcorders are available. 
L
ike in any country, it is advisable that one asks permission before photographing strangers. Jordan local time is seven hours ahead of American Eastern Standard Time.
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rom October through March, Jordan is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
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he rest of the year, Jordan is three hours ahead of GMT.
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ost Jordanians work five days a week with Friday and Saturday off, but business and shopping hours are flexible.
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ome establishments are open from 9:30 - 13:30 and again from 15:30 to 18:00.
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thers may be open straight through the day, from 08:00 to 20:00.
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overnment offices are open from 08:30 - 15:00.
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ll businesses and most shops, other than those in the souqs, are closed on Fridays.
D
uring the Holy Month of Ramadan, working hours are more flexible and generally shorter.
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he weather in Jordan is pleasurable for travel throughout the year.
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mman is sunny and cloudless from May to October, with temperatures averaging approximately 25C (75 F).
D
uring the spring, the most beautiful season in Jordan, fields and mountains are coated with rich greenery and exquisite wildflowers.
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autumn, the weather is mild and pleasant.
J
uly and August are hot and dry, but not restrictive of tourist activities.
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he valleys and Aqaba are ideal winter resorts, with temperatures averaging 16-22 C (66-72 F) between November and April.
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ainfall is a rare occurence in Aqaba as well as in the desert areas of Jordan.
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otable water is a precious resource in Jordan.
H
owever, hotels rated three-star or better have their own water filtering systems (their water is considered safe to drink) and bottled water is cheap and readily available.
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s for electricity, 200V; 50 cycles; rounded two-prong plugs are used.
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ransformers and adapters are widely available.
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odern medical services are readily available in Jordan's larger cities and towns and the bigger hotels normally have a doctor on call.
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ost doctors speak English fluently.
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harmacies can provide medication for minor aliments, but travelers should carry their own prescription medication.
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ew specific facilities for those with special physical requirements exist in Jordan, although local people will do their best to assist people in need.
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evertheless, the accessibility of some tourist sites is very limited; it is advisable to call ahead to establish if special needs can be met.
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t Petra, for example, horse-drawn carriages to the main sites can be arranged in special cases.
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