Jordan: situated on the eastern limits of the Levant, Jordan is a fledgling country in an ancient land. Its modern borders encompass biblical kingdoms, Roman provinces and great hill cities dating back to civilisation's early days--all set in some of the most spectacular scenery in the Middle East. Jo Bourne profiles this archaeological wonderland.(21st-Century Countries) From: Geographical | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2003 Campion Interactive Publishing Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Jordan at a glance

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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, created in 1946, has a complex modern history. On the eve of the First World War, the land from Turkey in the north to Yemen in the south and across the eastern Mediterranean to Iraq had been under Ottoman role for 400 years. With the outbreak of war, the Ottoman Empire sided with the Axis powers, declaring jihad on the Allies. The British countered by offering support to the Arabs in their fight for independence from the Turks, and the Arab Revolt of 1916-18 ...

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