Jordan
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The kingdom of Jordan on the east bank of the River Jordan is a prosperous and modern muslim nation with a population of approximately 6.4 million. The previous monarch, King Hussein (1935-1999), was known to be a Ham Radio officionado, surprising his contacts on many occasions. | The kingdom of Jordan on the east bank of the River Jordan is a prosperous and modern muslim nation with a population of approximately 6.4 million. The previous monarch, King Hussein (1935-1999), was known to be a Ham Radio officionado, surprising his contacts on many occasions. | ||
Jordan's only port is in the [[Gulf of Aqaba]], which is shared with [[Israel]], [[Egypt]], and [[Saudi Arabia]]. | Jordan's only port is in the [[Gulf of Aqaba]], which is shared with [[Israel]], [[Egypt]], and [[Saudi Arabia]]. | ||
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==Climate & Weather== | ==Climate & Weather== | ||
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Sources of weather forecasting here. | Sources of weather forecasting here. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area. | Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area. | ||
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==Approaches and Navigation== | ==Approaches and Navigation== | ||
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==Customs and Immigration== | ==Customs and Immigration== | ||
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===Fees and Charges=== | ===Fees and Charges=== | ||
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===Restrictions=== | ===Restrictions=== | ||
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==Ports & Popular Stops== | ==Ports & Popular Stops== | ||
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==Health== | ==Health== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 09:59, 3 June 2011
Jordan Cruising Guide
| Jordan | |
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| Capital: | Amman  31°57.0′N, 35°56.0′E
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| Language: | Arabic, English, French |
| Currency: | Jordanian Dinar (JOD) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| More notes about the country | |
Overview
The kingdom of Jordan on the east bank of the River Jordan is a prosperous and modern muslim nation with a population of approximately 6.4 million. The previous monarch, King Hussein (1935-1999), was known to be a Ham Radio officionado, surprising his contacts on many occasions.
Jordan's only port is in the Gulf of Aqaba, which is shared with Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Cruising the region
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate & general weather details here.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Customs and Immigration
Customs
Details?
Immigration
Details?
Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Ports & Popular Stops
External Territories
Offshore Islands
Health
Submit any health warnings/information.
Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.
Cruisers' Friends
Contact details of "Cruisers' Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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