Before looking into tourism in Jordan it is necessary to understand the basic economic and political situation of the country. Essentially, Jordan is a moderate and relatively peaceful Arab country in the Middle East with a population of about 5 million people.
Jordan shares international borders with Iraq, Israel, Syria and Saudi Arabia. Politically, Jordan is stable and has not experienced the widespread social and political unrest seen in the neighbouring countries although minor unrest has been reported. However, the instability of neighbouring countries may well impact on inbound tourism to Jordan.
Tourism is very important to Jordan. The capital city Amman, the ancient city of Petra and the desert area of Wadi Rum are amongst the most important destinations.
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The government of Jordan has invested a great deal of money in tourism in the country. The Jordan Travel and Tourism Guide http://www.jordantravelandtourism.com/ illustrates the range of attractions and experience available within the country. However, some political and social unrest has impacted on tourism to Jordan in recent years. Also, some tourists might be put off from visiting Jordan because of the political situation in neighbouring countries.
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