A country in the Middle East, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with its capital in Amman. It is known for historic sites like Petra and the Dead Sea.
Named after the Jordan River, which forms part of its western border. The river name comes from Hebrew “Yardén,” possibly from a root meaning “to descend” or “flow down,” reflecting its steep drop from source to sea. The country took its name from the region around the river during modern state formation.
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