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Amman Governorate - Jordan

Amman

Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan. It is the country's political, cultural and commercial centre and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The Greater Amman area has a population of 2,842,629 as of 2010. The population of Amman is expected to jump from 2.8 million to almost 6.5 million by 2025 due to constant and rapid immigration. The recent economic growth experienced in Amman is unmatched by any other Arab city except those located in the Gulf.

Located at 31.9333, 35.9333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Zarqa

Az-Zarqāʔ is a city in Jordan located to the northeast of Amman. Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate (Arabic محافظة الزرقاء Muħāfazat az-Zarqā). Its name means "the blue one".

Located at 32.0833, 36.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.233 miles away.
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Populated places in the Zarqa Governorate, Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan

Sahab, Jordan

Sahab is a city in the Kingdom of Jordan, south east of the capital Amman. Sahab is well known for its Industrial Estate, the Islamic Cemetery, and Kahf of Raqeem site mentioned in the Qur'an. The earliest inhabitants in Sahab have immigrated mostly from Egypt during the era of the Ottoman Empire in the 1850s. Two major clans first inhabited the city: zyood (الزيود), and maharmah (المحارمة). a minority of migrant Egyptian workforce live and work in the area.

Located at 31.8667, 36 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
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Populated places in the Amman Governorate

King Abdullah I Mosque

The King Abdullah I Mosque, built between 1982 and 1989 in Amman, Jordan. It is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer.

Located at 31.9616, 35.9131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Raghadan Flagpole

The Raghadan Flagpole is a 126.8-metre tall flagpole in Amman, Jordan. It was built from steel and erected on the grounds of Raghadan Palace at the royal compound of Al-Maquar. The leader of Jordan, King Abdullah II, officially hoisted the country's flag on 10 June 2003. It was the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world at the time, and is clearly visible across the capital as well as from as far away as 20 kilometres .

Located at 31.9689, 35.9356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.221 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, Buildings and structures completed in 2003, Flagpoles

Ad-Dustour

The Ad-Dustour Arabic: الدستور‎) is an Arabic daily newspaper published in Jordan. Its headquarters is in Amman, Jordan. It is owned by the Jordan Press and Publishing Company. The first issue of the newspaper was published on Tuesday 28 March 1967. The Jordan Press and Publishing Company was a private company until 1986, when the Jordanian government bought a share of it.

Located at 31.9981, 35.8798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Roman theater (Jordan)

The Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman theater in Amman, Jordan.

Located at 31.9517, 35.9393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, Roman sites in Jordan, Ancient Roman theatre buildings, Buildings and structures completed in the 2nd century

Amman Civil Airport

Amman Civil Airport at Marka, is a one-terminal airport situated in East Amman, Jordan. It was the home hub of Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier, until Queen Alia International Airport was opened in 1983. It mainly serves now as a regional airport servicing domestic and nearby international routes, as well as charter and private VIP flights. It is home to airlines such as Royal Wings, Jordan Aviation, and Arab Wings. Amman Airport is operational 24 hours a day.

Located at 31.9725, 35.9914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.224 miles away.
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Airports in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman

Marka refugee camp

The Marka refugee camp is one of six "emergency" camps erected in 1968 to shelter 15,000 Palestinian refugees and displaced persons who left the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as a result of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Located ten kilometers northeast of Amman in Jordan, it is known locally as Hittin (حطين) or Schneller and houses 44,879 UNRWA registered refugees and over 17,500 displaced persons.

Located at 32.0091, 36.0205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.226 miles away.
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Populated places established in 1968, Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan

Abdoun Bridge

Wadi Abdoun Bridge is a bridge in Amman, Jordan. The only cable-stayed bridge in the country, it crosses the Wadi Abdoun. The building of the bridge commenced on 14 December 2002 and it was opened on 14 December 2006. It is part of Amman's Beltway project and links North Amman to the 4th Circle and Zahran Street.

Located at 31.9497, 35.8928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.218 miles away.
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Bridges in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman, Bridges completed in 2006, 2006 establishments in Jordan

Abdoun Circle

Abdoun Circle is a traffic circle in the `Abdoun neighborhood of Amman, Jordan. The circle is across Wadi Abdoun from the 4th Circle, which it is linked to by the Abdoun Bridge. A tunnel under the roundabout was created with the addition of the bridge. The circle is considered a main shopping district of Amman as well as a place with a diverse selection of restaurants. Most of the surrounding cafes have Wifi internet access.

Located at 31.9486, 35.8925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.218 miles away.
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Amman

Mango House

The Mango House is a building in Amman, Jordan. Situated on Mango Street, the house looks out toward Jabal Akhddar on the other side of the valley that is downtown Amman.

Located at 31.9494, 35.9318 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, 1940s architecture, Jordanian architecture

List of roads in Amman

The following is a list of roads, streets, and major thoroughfares in Amman, Jordan.

Located at 31.9506, 35.9231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Amman, Lists of roads

Al Abdali

Al Abdali is one of the five districts of the Municipality of Greater Amman. It covers an area of 15 square kilometres in the heart of Amman. A population of 120,000 includes the neighborhoods of Shmeisani, Sports City district, Jabal al Hussein, and Jabal Luweibdeh. The old historic areas of Jabal Al Hussein and Luweibdeh also have some of the city's most important government and military locations.

Located at 31.9644, 35.9064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Amman Citadel

The Amman Citadel is a national historic site at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (جبل القلعة), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven jabals that originally made up Amman. Evidence of occupation since the pottery Neolithic period has been found, making it among the world's oldest continuously inhabited places.

Located at 31.9547, 35.9343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, Mountains of Jordan, Archaeological sites in Jordan

Le Royal Hotel (Amman)

The Le Royal, or Le Royal Hôtel d'Ammān is one of the tallest buildings in Amman, Jordan. Located in the 3rd Circle area, the building serves as a host of Le Royal Hotel chain in addition to a shopping mall, cinemas and commercial offices. The building's original cost of $200 million was increased to $350 million over the course of construction.

Located at 31.9533, 35.9092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, Hotels in Jordan, Hotel buildings completed in 2003

King Hussein Cancer Center

The King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) (Arabic مركز الملك حسين للسرطان), is a medical center in Amman, Jordan. It treats both adult and pediatric patients. KHCC treats over 3500 new cancer patients each year from Jordan and the region. KHCC has established programs that focus on all stages of comprehensive cancer care: from prevention and early detection, through diagnosis and treatment, to palliative care.

Located at 32.0045, 35.875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Rujm Al-Malfouf

Rujm Al-Malfouf is one of a series of watchtowers from the Ammonite kingdom in modern day Amman, Jordan. Built in the first half of the first millennium BCE, the watchtower is located on Jabal Amman. Rujm Al-Malfouf is next to the Jordanian Ministry of Antiquities.

Located at 31.9578, 35.9047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, Archaeological sites in Jordan, 1st-millennium BC establishments

Jordan Media City

Jordan Media City is a media city based in Jordan which was established in 2001. It is a private company founded as a result of an agreement between the government of the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan and Dallah Production Company. It was set up with a capital of ten million JDs (15 million US Dollars). It now transmits over 247 channels and retransmitts 57 radio broadcasts.

Located at 31.9061, 35.9314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.218 miles away.
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German-Jordanian University

The German-Jordanian University (GJU), often abbreviated GJU, is a state-supported university located in Madaba at Al Mushaqqar. The university provides the student body with a variety of degrees, and differs from other Jordanian universities by offering German language courses, with the chance for students to visit and study in Germany for their fourth academic year.

Located at 32.0256, 35.8772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
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Jordan Investment Board

Jordan Investment Board (JIB) is the national investment promotion agency of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The organization was founded in 1995, the year the Investment Promotion Law was introduced, and is responsible for acquiring and providing professional consulting services to foreign and domestic investors who want to invest in the growing economy of Jordan.

Located at 31.9647, 35.8847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.218 miles away.
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Specialty Hospital, Jordan

Specialty Hospital is a medical center in Amman, Jordan, established in 1993 under royal patronage. A 250-bed multispecialty equipped facility, it was the first hospital to attain the BS OHSAS 18001 certification and is also the owner of several other international and national accreditations and recognitions, such as MECC award, King Abdullah II award, HCAC accreditation, ISO 9002 and ISO 9001, and more.

Located at 31.9787, 35.9005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.219 miles away.
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Hospitals in Jordan, Hospitals established in 1993, Buildings and structures in Amman

Petra Stadium

Petra Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Amman, Jordan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.

Located at 31.9817, 35.9039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
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Football venues in Jordan

Arab Medical Center

Arab Medical Center (AMC) is one of the leading referral hospitals both for patients in the Middle East and internationally, located in Amman, Jordan. Initially established as a center for cardiac excellence and specialty surgery, the AMC now caters for the majority of medical and surgical services both for adults and pediatric patients.

Located at 31.9594, 35.8786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.218 miles away.
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Al Khalidi Medical Center

Al Khalidi Medical Center (KMC) is one of the leading heart and comprehensive specialty hospitals in Jordan. KMC is the sole private-sector medical institution to be selected by the Royal Commission on Health towards studying and setting the National Agenda, called for by King Abdullah II, to lay the ground for the healthcare industry in Jordan for the next 20 years.

Located at 31.9503, 35.9036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.218 miles away.
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Hospitals in Jordan