General information on various aspects of the Kingdom of Jordan can be found in the facts sheets. The fact sheets, which are produced by Al-Kutba Publishers, include contact information should your research require further detail. In addition, the links page contains a vast listing of websites pertaining to Jordan, both governmental, non-governmental and private sector. The National Information System (www.nic.gov.jo) has a vast database of information on various aspects of Jordan (i.e.-government, agriculture, education, etc..).
Where do I find political and economic information about Jordan?
Political and economic information can be found under the Jordan Information Bureau page, which covers the Peace Process, Jordan's positions on key issues, speeches and statements made by senior officials in the Jordanian government, in addition to links to both Jordanian government and non-government sites. In addition, for economic indicators and activity, please access the website of the Central Bank of Jordan, the Department of Statistics, the National Information System and the Ministry of Finance.
The Consular Office page contains all the information needed to prepare for a visit to Jordan. The page contains the forms that are required as well as contact names and numbers for the Embassy personnel who are more than happy to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have. Please feel free to print out the forms, fill them out and then mail them to the Embassy at the address nearest to your location (as provided on the list).
Our Tourism page contains information about travel to Jordan through the website of the Jordan Tourism Board - North America (JTBNA). Ms. Malia Asfour, Director - JTBNA and her staff would be more than glad to assist you with any questions. They can be reached at 1-877-SEEJORDAN. The For further information, please access the JTBNA's (http://www.seejordan.org) website and the Ministry of Tourism (http://www.mota.gov.jo) website.
The Peace process page contains information on the Jordan-Israel Peace Treaty which was signed on October 26, 1994. The actual body of the Jordan-Israel Peace Treaty (http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/peacetreaty.html) is can be found under the links page in addition to the Peace Process page.
The Jordan Information Bureau page contains general information on Jordan's foreign relations. If you would like more detailed information, please contact the Information Officer at the JIB, who will be more than glad to assist you with your request.
Where can I find information on Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania?
The Jordan Information Bureau section of the webpage contains a page focusing on Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah (http://www.jordanembassyus.org/TMKA&QRMay99.htm) The page cantains Their Majesties' biographical information in addition to Their official photos.
Where can I find information on culture, cultural events and cultural centers in Jordan?
The best online source of information on Jordan's culture is the Ministry of Culture's (http://www.culture.gov.jo) website. In addition, the Jerash Festival (http://www.jerashfestival.com.jo/) takes place yearly in July and is a festival of culture, arts and music.
Where can I find information on Jordan's system of education?
The website of the Ministry of Education contains information on the system of education in Jordan in addition to references to the laws.
Where online can I find Jordanian Laws?
The links page of the Embassy website contains a number of Jordanian laws. Currently, the following are online: Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ; National Charter ; Jordan-Israel Peace Treaty ; Law of Election to the House of Deputies ; The Political Parties Law ; Companies Law (through Ministry of Industry and Trade) ; Investment Promotion Law (through the Jordan Investment Board) ; Telecommunications Law (Ministry of Post and Communications)