Amman derives its name from the ancient people of the Ammonites, whose capital the city had been since the 13th century BCE. The Ammonites named it ???????????? ????????????, Rabat ʻAmmān, with the term Rabat meaning … 查看更多內容

Amman is governed by a 41-member city council elected in four-year term direct elections. All Jordanian citizens above 18 years old are eligible to vote in the municipal elections. However, the mayor is appointed by the king and not through elections. In … 查看更多內容

The population of Amman reached 4,007,526 in 2015; the city contains about 42% of Jordan's entire population. It has a land area of 1,680 km (648.7 sq mi) which yields a … 查看更多內容

Neolithic period
The Neolithic site of 'Ain Ghazal today lays in the outskirts of Amman. At its height, around 7000 BC (9000 years ago), it had an area of 15 … 查看更多內容

Amman is situated on the East Bank Plateau, an upland characterized by three major wadis which run through it. Originally, the city had been built on seven hills. Amman's terrain is typified by its mountains. The most important areas in the city are … 查看更多內容

Banking sector
The banking sector is one of the principal foundations of Jordan's economy. Despite the unrest and economic difficulties in the Arab world … 查看更多內容

Downtown Amman, the city center area (known in Arabic as Al-Balad), has been dwarfed by the sprawling urban area that surrounds it. Despite the changes, much remains of its old character. Jabal Amman is a well-known tourist attraction in old Amman, where … 查看更多內容