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JORDAN:
conventional long form: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
conventional short form: Jordan
local long form: Al Mamlakah al Urduniyah al Hashimiyah
local short form: Al Urdun
former: Transjordan
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Who named the Jordan the country?
the British CREATED JORDAN
How did they get the name for Jordan?
Jordan, the country, was named after the river of Jordan which lies between it & Palestine.
Jordan is the capital of what state?
The country of Jordan in the Middle East has its capital at Amman.The capital of the Philippine province of Guimaras is named Jordan.
What country did the name Jordan come from?
The country is not named after a country it is named after the river, which serves as a natural border between Israel and Jordan. All told though, if you are expecting to be as impressive as the Amazon, Nile or Mississippi, forget it; the Jordan river is one of the most unimpressive famous rivers in the world.
Which country is name named after a person?
Jordan, Georgia, Solomon Islands.
What small country was named for the river which is its western border.?
Jordan Uruguay
Does Jordan have a fresh water supply?
The vast river Jordan, after which the country is named, is just one of the fresh water supplies.
Small country named for a river on its western border?
That sounds like the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Why was the country Jordan named Jordan?
There is a river that's runs between modern day Palestine/Israel and modern day Jordan. That river was called since Ancient Times Al- Urdon. When the Romans conquered that area they translated Al Urdon into Latin and soon afterward that area became known like that. When the name was finally translated into English through many languages it was Jordan. The area was known as Transjordan for it was nothing but a desert. When the country was established it became known as Jordan. Jordan, the country, was named after the river of Jordan which lies between it & Palestine.
What is the capital of Aman?
There is no country named 'Aman'. Perhaps you meant Oman in the Arabian Peninsula, with a capital named Muscat. Or maybe you meant Amman, which is actually a capital city of the country of Jordan.
What country is the River Jordan in?
The River Jordan is in the country of Jordan.
Is Jordan a state or a country?
Jordan is a country.
