Jordan explained to kids

Jordan is a country in Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Israel and the Palestinian territories to the west. Jordan is about 4,000 square miles in size, making it slightly smaller than the state of Indiana. The capital and largest city is Amman. The population of Jordan is about 10 million people. The official language is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken. Islam is the predominant religion, with about 92% of the population being Muslim. The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian dinar. One dinar is divided into 100 qirsh (also spelled dirham). The economy of Jordan is considered to be a free market economy. The main industries are tourism, information technology, mining, manufacturing, and agriculture. The climate in Jordan is mostly arid, with hot summers and cool winters. The average yearly temperature is about 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. The current king is Abdullah II. The king is the head of state and the supreme commander of the armed forces. The prime minister is the head of government. Jordan is a member of the United Nations, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.