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Zarqa 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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Dawson's Field hijackings

In the Dawson's Field hijackings (September 6, 1970), four jet aircraft bound for New York City and one for London were hijacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. By the end of the incident, one hijacker had been killed and one injury reported. TWA Flight 741 from Frankfurt am Main and Swissair Flight 100 from Zürich-Kloten Airport landed at Dawson's Field, a remote desert airstrip near Zarka, Jordan, formerly used as a British Royal Air Force base.

Located at 32.1061, 36.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.237 miles away.
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Aircraft hijackings, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1970, Terrorist incidents in 1970, Aviation accidents and incidents in Egypt, Aviation accidents and incidents in Jordan, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 747, Terrorist attacks attributed to Palestinian militant groups, Palestinian terrorist incidents in Europe, 1970 in Jordan, BOAC accidents and incidents, El Al accidents and incidents, Pan American World Airways accidents and incidents, Swissair accidents and incidents, Trans World Airlines accidents and incidents, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 707, Accidents and incidents involving the Vickers VC10, Antisemitism in the United States, Antisemitism in the Netherlands, Antisemitism in Belgium, Antisemitism in Germany, Antisemitism in Switzerland, Antisemitism in Jordan, Antisemitism in Egypt, Antisemitism in Bahrain, Palestinian terrorism

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

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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Mosques in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman, Buildings and structures completed in 1989, 1989 establishments in Jordan

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

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

Hashemite University

The Hashemite University (الجامعة الهاشمية), often abbreviated HU, is a state-supported university located in Zarqa, Jordan. The Hashemite University has a comprehensive campus with a total built-up area of 300,000 square metres, designed in four phases. The fourth design phase was completed in 2005, exceeding 50,000 sqm.

Located at 32.1032, 36.184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.238 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1992, Universities in Jordan, Zarqa Governorate

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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Districts of Amman

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

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 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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Ministry of Industry and Trade (Jordan), Economy of Jordan, Foreign relations of Jordan, Companies of Jordan, Investment agencies, Companies established in 1995, Organizations established in 1995, 1995 in Jordan

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

Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company

Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company runs the only oil refinery plant in Jordan. It was established in 1956, and construction of the oil refinery plant started in 1957. Currently, the company covers all the domestic needs of oil products, and commonly exports its products to other countries.

Located at 32.1231, 36.1117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.235 miles away.
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Oil and gas companies of Jordan, Zarqa Governorate

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