{"id":461942,"date":"2022-06-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/"},"modified":"2022-06-28T17:46:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T14:46:04","slug":"what-is-jordan-famous-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/","title":{"rendered":"#What is Jordan famous for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d258f284b7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d258f284b7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_is_Jordan_famous_for%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What is Jordan famous for?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#8_Things_Jordan_is_famous_for\" >8 Things Jordan is famous for<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#Jordan_River\" >Jordan River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#Dead_Sea\" >Dead Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#Petra\" >Petra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#Queen_Rania\" >Queen Rania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#Mars-like_setting\" >Mars-like setting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#Refugees\" >Refugees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#Bedouins\" >Bedouins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-jordan-famous-for\/#Levantine_food\" >Levantine food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_is_Jordan_famous_for%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;What is Jordan famous for?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Petra, the Dead Sea, and the desert are some of the things we im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely associate with Jordan, but besides these <strong>what is Jordan famous for<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Located in Western Asia, Jordan is at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It shares borders with Saudi Arabia (to the south and east), Iraq (northeast), Syria (north), and Israel and West Bank (west). Jordan doesn\u2019t border Egypt, as the golf of Aqaba separates the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan is a hotspot for religious tourism, but it\u2019s also popular among young people due to adventure tourism, historic sites, and most importantly, Petra. Amman is the capital city and the economic, cultural, and historical center of Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>But, without further ado, let\u2019s dive in and explore<strong> what is Jordan famous for<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Things_Jordan_is_famous_for\"><\/span><span id=\"8_Things_Jordan_is_famous_for\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>8 Things Jordan is famous for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jordan_River\"><\/span><span id=\"Jordan_River\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Jordan River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With 251 km, the Jordan river rises in Mount Hermon at the border of Syria and Lebanon, flowing from north to south, through the Sea of Galilee and emptying into the Dead Sea. Both Jordan, the country, and West Bank are named after this vital river.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan River has huge significance both in Judaism and Christianism, making it one of the most sacred rivers in the world. There are countless references to the river in the bible, but the most prominent is possibly the baptism of Jesus of Nazareth by John, the Baptist. The land where the Jordan flows is considered sacred by many people, and its waters have spiritual significance.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t expect to find a huge river like it\u2019s described in the bible, for most of the course the Jordan is rather small, less than 10 meters wide and 2 meters deep. Yet, the Jordan is the only major river in the region making it one of the most significant features in the whole territory. Its water is a vital resource in the region and thus another source of friction in the region \u2013 not that it needs more\u2026<\/p>\n<p>A large part of the Jordan course is on the Jordan Rift Valley, flowing well below sea level, making it the river with the lowest elevation in the world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26390\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 1 What is Jordan famous for?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan-768x475.jpg 768w\" alt=\"What is Jordan famous for?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan.jpg\" alt=\"What is Jordan famous for?\" class=\"wp-image-26390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Site-of-baptism-of-Jesus-of-Nazareth-in-the-river-Jordan-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 1 What is Jordan famous for?\"><\/noscript><figcaption>Jesus Christ Baptism site by the river Jordan in Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dead_Sea\"><\/span><span id=\"Dead_Sea\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Dead Sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located in Jordan Rift Valley at the mouth of the Jordan River is another world-famous natural landmark, the Dead Sea. Bordered by Jordan (east), Israel, and the West Bank (north), the Dead Sea is a salt lake whose harsh conditions make it impossible for plants and animals to grow, thus its name.<\/p>\n<p>The Dead Sea\u2019s surface is 430 meters below sea level, which means its shores are the lowest land-based elevation on Earth. Despite being quickly receding, the Dead Sea is still a large lake almost 600 km<sup>2<\/sup> \u2013 500 km long and 15 km wide. In 1930, it was double the size, with 1,050\u00a0km<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>The lowest point on earth is also an unique environment, where its water is almost 10 times saltier than the sea, making it one of the world\u2019s saltiest bodies of water and the deepest hypersaline lake. All this salt also makes swimming almost impossible. It feels more like floating than swimming.<\/p>\n<p>Visiting the lowest place on earth and floating on the Dead Sea attracts visitors for thousands of years. The region is also considered one of Earth\u2019s first health resorts, and it has supplied the world with a variety of products, particularly mud and salt.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26394\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 2 What is Jordan famous for?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan-768x515.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Things Jordan is famous for\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan.jpg\" alt=\"Things Jordan is famous for\" class=\"wp-image-26394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lake-of-the-Dead-sea-in-Jordan-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 2 What is Jordan famous for?\"><\/noscript><figcaption>Banks of the Death Sea in Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petra\"><\/span><span id=\"Petra\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Petra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Petra is clearly the most famous destination in Jordan, and naturally the most visited one. Originally known as Raqmu, Petra is a historic and archaeological city that used to be the capital of the Nabataeans during the second century BC.<\/p>\n<p>Petra\u2019s proximity to the incense trade routes established it as an important regional hub and made the Nabataeans considerable revenues. Petra became a wealthy city in the 1st century AD when the famous Al-Khazneh (mausoleum of Nabataean king Aretas IV) was constructed. By this time, Petra had a peak of 20 000 people living there.<\/p>\n<p>Famous for the impressive rock-cut architecture and water system, Petra is a UNESCO heritage since 1985. It is usually called the \u201cRed Rose City\u201d because of the color of the rocks where it was carved and it became one of the new 7 wonders of the world in 2007.<\/p>\n<p>UNESCO has defined Petra as \u201cone of the most precious cultural properties of man\u2019s cultural heritage\u201d and anyone who has visited can only agree with it. As Jordan\u2019s most famous symbol, Petra received about 1 million tourists per year before the pandemic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26397\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 3 What is Jordan famous for?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"What is Jordan known for\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan.jpg\" alt=\"What is Jordan known for\" class=\"wp-image-26397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Petra-Jordan-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 3 What is Jordan famous for?\"><\/noscript><figcaption>Petra UNESCO heritage site and one of the new 7 wonders of the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Queen_Rania\"><\/span><span id=\"Queen_Rania\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Queen Rania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We don\u2019t usually include people and personalities in these articles, but Queen Rania will be an exception as she became such an influential person internationally. She was even named one of the world\u2019s most powerful women by Forbes Magazine.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents, she fled to Amman in 1991 after the Gulf War. In Amman, she met Prince Abdullah of Jordan, and they married in 1993. Since the marriage and particularly after becoming Queen, Rania has been working on social causes both internally and internationally. She usually advocates on topics related to health, children, cross-cultural dialogue, and micro-finance.<\/p>\n<p>For all this, Queen Rania is very popular in Jordan and internationally. She is possibly one of the most famous Jordanians and one of the most popular on Social Media, with millions of followers on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. She uses those channels mainly to promote and publicize some of her causes like stopping child abuse, social change, and education.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mars-like_setting\"><\/span><span id=\"Mars-like_setting\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Mars-like setting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another thing Jordan is known for is its \u201cout-this-world\u201d sceneries. The landscapes are marked by sand, red rocks of unique shapes, and a myriad of hues during the day. As Lawrence of Arabia once said of Wadi Rum and the Jordanian desert it is \u201cvast, echoing and God-like\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Wadi Rum, in particular, is one of the most extraterrestrial-looking places on Earth, which easily explains why it is used so many times as a movie setting for other planets like in The Martian, Star Wars Rogue One, and the rise of Skywalker, and Dune.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2011, Wadi Rum is also a UNESCO heritage site. Besides being a wonderful and unique place on earth, it is also home to many archaeological sites. In Wadi Rum you can find thousands of rock carvings and in<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ions. As the popular destination that it is, there are also plenty of adventurous and outdoor activities like buggy and jeep tours, hot air ballooning, star-gazing, rock climbing, and horse and camel riding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26400\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 4 What is Jordan famous for?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs-768x465.jpg 768w\" alt=\"famous things about Jordan\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs.jpg\" alt=\"famous things about Jordan\" class=\"wp-image-26400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View-of-Wadi-Ram-from-Lawrence-of-Arrabida-springs-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 4 What is Jordan famous for?\"><\/noscript><figcaption>View of the desert in Wadi Rum Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refugees\"><\/span><span id=\"Refugees\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Refugees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Besides the fascinating landmarks and the \u201cout-of-this-world\u201d sceneries, refugees are one of the first things that come into my mind, when I\u2019m asked what is Jordan famous for. Why?<\/p>\n<p>Jordan has accepted millions of refugees over the years from multiple countries in conflict. Jordan has received Palestinian refugees since 1948, particularly during the Arab-Israel war of 1948, the 6 days war in 1967, and the Gulf war in 1990. Many of these refugees were even granted citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s far from being only Palestinians, during the second Gulf war, more than a million Iraqis were allowed to enter Jordan, and since 2010 almost 1.5 million Syrians escaped to Jordan. Christian Iraquis also sought refuge after being persecuted by the Islamic state. Finally, with much smaller numbers, Libyans, Lebanese and Yemenis, and Sudanese have also been accepted in Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>So, in hindsight, whenever there are wars or conflicts in the region (and there have been a lot of them), people try to escape to Jordan and have accepted them. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SM.POP.REFG?locations=JO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">world bank<\/a>, almost 3 million out of the 10 million people in Jordan are refugees or illegal immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>This is an astonishingly large number, which naturally places a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/blog\/future-development\/2022\/01\/27\/syrian-refugees-in-jordan-a-decade-and-counting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">substantial strain on infrastructure and resources<\/a>. On the other hand, it\u2019s something Jordan should be proud of, praised for, and aid.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bedouins\"><\/span><span id=\"Bedouins\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Bedouins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Bedouins are the nomadic people who typically live in the desert regions of the Levant, Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa. The name Bedouin comes from <em>badaw\u012b<\/em> in Arabic, which means literally desert dweller.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being divided into tribes, the bedouins share a common culture and characteristics, such as herding animals (camels, goats, sheep), living in tents, and well-known hospitality. They are also experts in living with extreme conditions and the ways of the desert.<\/p>\n<p>With about 1 300 000 Bedouins, Jordan is one of the countries with more bedouins in the world, thus one of the best places to experience their hospital and discover their distinctive lifestyle. The best way to encounter this legendary hospitality is by visiting the local Bedouin people and staying at one of their campsites and directly learning about their food, culture, and dessert living. They usually also offer trekking, camel and horse riding, and jeep tours.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26405\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 5 What is Jordan famous for?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Interesting things about Jordan\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting things about Jordan\" class=\"wp-image-26405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bedouin-camp-in-Jordan-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 5 What is Jordan famous for?\"><\/noscript><figcaption>Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related article : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookmundi.com\/t\/great-jordan-itineraries-how-many-days-to-spend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Jordan Itineraries: How many days to spend?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Levantine_food\"><\/span><span id=\"Levantine_food\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Levantine food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What is Jordan famous for food? Well, mainly for typical Levantine food, Bedouin food, and a mix of the two. Jordanians love eating and sharing that love with their guests and neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>Mansaf is the most traditional national dish and one Jordanians are proud of. With Bedouin roots, It consists of rice, lamb (sometimes are used other meats instead), and jameed. Jameed is a kind of hard, dried-out, and fermented goat milk yogurt. The rice is usually fatty as it is stirred with heavy margarine until boiled. It is delicious and served over very thin bread, on a big serving tray. Traditionally, you eat Mansaf with your hands.<\/p>\n<p>But the variety and diversity of dishes that you\u2019ll find in Jordan are amazing and what we really enjoy in their food. Some of the most typical ingredients will also include za\u2019atar, tahini, olive oil, and olives, lemon, garlic.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, you will find local versions of most of the levant\u2019s typical dishes, like falafel, hummus, lebaneh, kibbeh, tabouleh, bread, and many others. Popular desserts include baklava, knafeh, halva, and fruits like figs and nuts. The most famous is obviously baklava, but knafeh is really our favorite.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26408\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 6 What is Jordan famous for?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Everything Jordan is famous for\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish.jpg\" alt=\"Everything Jordan is famous for\" class=\"wp-image-26408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Levantin-food-Mansaf-Jordan-dish-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"What is Jordan famous for? 6 What is Jordan famous for?\"><\/noscript><figcaption>Traditional national dish of Jordan \u2013 Mansaf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Sharing is caring!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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