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ArabNet - Jordan - Jordan's entry in ArabNet is one of the most fact-filled sites you can find concerning the country. It has an overview section that covers all the information you could find at the World Factbook site, plus it has a section devoted to history, geography, business, culture, government, transportation, a tour guide, and links, too. One of the crafts available in Jordan is blown glass. Originally made from sand--Jordan's deserts supplied a lot of that--now these beautiful, fragile artworks are made of recycled bottles. Hungry? Jordan's national dish is called mansaf , which is a whole stewed lamb cooked in a yogurt sauce and served on a bed of rice.
H.M. Queen Noor of Jordan - Her Majesty Queen Noor is involved in many national and international projects, including leadership in improving the education and health of Jordan's children. On top of all that, she's a mom of seven, including four of her own children, two step-children, and an adopted daughter. This page includes material on her late husband, His Majesty King Hussein, and the final days before his death in 1999.
His Majesty King Hussein bin Talal - This is the official site of Jordan's Royal Family. From it we learn that His Majesty the late King Hussein bin Talal was the 42nd-generation direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the male line of the Prophet's grandson Al-Hassan. He ascended the throne on May 3, 1953. King Hussein married Her Majesty Queen Noor Al-Hussein on June 15, 1978, and they have four children. Committed to peace in the Middle East, King Hussein was a tireless advocate and mediator. He died on February 7, 1999.
National Information System - The late King Hussein bin Talal, ascended the throne when he was only 17 years old! He immediately instituted some reforms, notably freedom of speech and freedom of the press. So it's no wonder that his government has a very beautiful and informative Web site. You'll find information on the royal family, a history of Jordan, a map, and what attracts tourists to this land.
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