Japan-Arab States Network
日本・アラブ諸国ネットワーク
شبكة اليابان والدول العربية
Our initiative aims to facilitate cooperation
between Japan and the Arab States
E-mail: info@arabu.jp
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
Basic Data
Capital: Amman
Area: 89,213 km²
Population (2023): 11,337,052
- Females: 5,468,070
- Males: 5,868,983
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022):
- Females, years: 77
- Males, years: 72
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 50.81 billion
Sources:
Jordan Customs
World Bank
International Projects in Jordan
1. World Bank Projects
1.1 Jordan Human Capital Program (USD 300,000,000, Jun. 2024)
1.2 Jordan: Modernizing Education, Skills, and Administrative Reforms (MASAR) Operation (USD 400,000,000, Jun. 2024)
1.3 Fourth Additional Financing to the Municipal Services and Social Resilience Project (USD 108,000,000, Jun. 2023)
1.4 Enhancing Women Economic Opportunities in Jordan Operation (USD 226,000,000, Mar. 2024)
Sources:
The World Bank
https://projects.worldbank.org
Government/Related Agencies in Jordan
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquites
- Jordan Customs
- Ministry of Finance
Japan-Jordan Relations
1954: The establishment of diplomatic relations between Jordan and Japan
1974: HRH Crown Prince Hassan of Jordan visited Japan
1974: Jordanian Embassy opened in Tokyo
1974: Japanese Embassy opened in Jordan, Amman
1976: TM King and Queen Hussein of Jordan visited Japan
1976: TIH Crown Prince and Princess of Japan visited Jordan
1980: TIH Prince and Princess Mikasa of Japan visited Jordan
1982: HM King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan and Crown Prince Abudullah of Jordan visited Japan
1983: HM King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan visited Japan
1985: Technical Assistance Agreement between Japan and Jordan came into effect
Sources:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
International Organizations in Jordan
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/countries/jor
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Companies in Jordan
- Arab Bank
Leading financial institution offering banking services.
- Royal Jordanian Airlines
The national airline of Jordan.
- Jordan Telecom Group
Major telecommunications company providing mobile, fixed, and internet services.