Description:

Amman is the capital of Jordan. The city is located on seven hills which Jordan on a flag is designated by a seven-final star. Now Amman represents the large business center typing influence in world economy. Here representations of many known western companies and shops of world famous brands are located. Amman is one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the Arabian world. One of the main tourist kinds of Amman is the Ancient Citadel. The palace covered with a stone carving Umejjadov which is in its territory is especially beautiful. At Citadel bottom the ancient Roman amphitheater constructed in 138-161 years AD by emperor Antoniem Piem is located. To Amman also is large the religious center of the East, and here representatives of many faiths, including Christians and Moslems peacefully get on. Here mosques grasping spirit, including the Mosque of King Hussein and the Mosque of King Abdulla I are located. Besides for fans of history interest is represented by the Jordanian archaeological museum, the Jordanian museum of national traditions and the Jordanian museum of folklore.

Climate

In Amman is the Mediterranean climate with certain influence semidesertic and continental dominates. The hottest period with average temperature in +31 degree of Celsius is necessary for June – September. From November till December the temperature sometimes falls to the winter period to 0 degrees of Celsius and some times in a year it is snowing.

Transport

The international airport "Queen Alija" is located in 32 kilometers to the south from Amman.