Recently, the Prime Minister of India has embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman.
About Jordan:
Location: It is a landlocked country located in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula.
Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 5 Nations: Syria in the north, Iraq in the east, Saudi Arabia in the south and southeast and Israel and Palestine in the west.
Surrounding Water bodies: Dead Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Sea of Galilee.
Ports:Al-Aqabah, the only port of Jordan is located in the south-western part of the country along the coasts of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Capital City: Amman
Geographical Features of Jordan:
Terrain: It has arid desert plateau; a great north-south geological rift along the west of the country is the dominant topographical feature.
Highest Point:Jabal Umm ad Dami is the highest point of Jordan.
Rivers: Its main river is Jordan River which drains into the Dead Sea.
Natural Resources: It mainly consists of phosphates, potash and shale oil.
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