Amman
Amman (English pronunciation: /ɑːˈmɑːn/; Arabic: عمّان ʿAmmān), is the capital and most populous city of Jordan. It is the country's political, cultural and commercial centre and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Latitude and longitude of Zarqa
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Az-Zarqā (Arabic: الزرقاء; BGN: Az Zarqāʼ; local pronunciation ez-Zergā, ez-Zer'a, or ez-Zarka) is a city in Jordan located to the northeast of Amman. Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate.
Population: 792,665
Latitude: 32° 04' 21.90" N
Longitude: 36° 05' 16.66" E
Articles of interest in Zarqa
27 Articles of interest near Zarqa, Jordan
Show all articles in the mapDawson's Field hijackings
In the Dawson's Field hijackings (6 September 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 and instead landed at the PFLP's "Revolutionary Airport".
University of Jordan
The University of Jordan (Arabic الجامعة الأردنية), often abbreviated UJ, is a state-supported university located in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 1962, it is the largest and oldest institution of higher education in Jordan.
Zarqa
Az-Zarqā (Arabic: الزرقاء; BGN: Az Zarqāʼ; local pronunciation ez-Zergā, ez-Zer'a, or ez-Zarka) is a city in Jordan located to the northeast of Amman. Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate.
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 Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (جبل القلعة), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven jabals that originally made up Amman.
Roman theater (Jordan)
The Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman theater in Amman, Jordan.
Sahab, Jordan
Sahab (Arabic:سحاب) 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 (Surat al-Kahf). The earliest inhabitants i…
Amman Civil Airport
Amman Civil Airport (IATA: ADJ, ICAO: OJAM) at Marka, located in close proximity to the center of Amman, 3 km from the city center, Amman Civil Airport serves as a main civil airport for passengers on chartered flights and VIP private flights, and m…
Al Abdali
Al Abdali (Arabic:العبدلي) is one of the five districts of the Municipality of Greater Amman. It covers an area of 15 square kilometres (6 sq mi) in the heart of Amman. A population of 120,000 includes the neighborhoods of Shmeisani, Sports City dis…
German-Jordanian University
The German-Jordanian University (GJU) is a public university located in Al Mushaqqar near Madaba, Jordan. It offers more than 20 programs to roughly 5,000 enrolled students, primarily from Jordan. The curriculum differs from other Jordanian universi…
List of roads in Amman
The following is a list of roads, streets, and major thoroughfares in Amman, Jordan.
Princess Sumaya University for Technology
Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), established in 1991, is a specialized, Non-governmental, Non-profit, Jordanian university, owned by the leading applied research centre in Jordan, the Royal Scientific Society (RSS). PSUT’s area of s…
King Abdullah I Mosque
The King Abdullah I Mosque in Amman, Jordan was built between 1982 and 1989. It is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayer.
Raghadan Flagpole
The Raghadan Flagpole is a 126.8-metre (416 ft) tall flagpole located 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 hois…
Abdoun Bridge
Wadi Abdoun Bridge is a bridge in Amman, Jordan. The only cable-stayed bridge in the country, it crosses the Wadi Abdoun.
National Orthodox School
The National Orthodox School - Shmeisani (NOS) (in Arabic: المدرسة الوطنية الأرثوذكسية - الشميساني) is a school in Amman, Jordan. NOS is a private, non-profit, co-educational, day school in Amman, Jordan, that caters to students from diverse religi…
King Abdullah Stadium
King Abdullah Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الملك عبد الله الثاني) is a multi-purpose stadium in Amman, Jordan. It is currently used mostly for football matches.
Qasr al Hallabat
Qasr al Hallabat is a town in the Zarqa Governorate of north-western Jordan. The town is named after the Umayyad castle located there. In the east of the castle a visitor can see Qasr Hammam As Sarah. It is located north-east of the capital of Amman.