Banks
The banking system is free and the central Bank issues regulations for the whole sector. There are commercial banks, foreign banks, investment banks, Islamic banks, specialized banks, and non-banking fiancial institutions.The Amman Fianancial Market is a public institution and one of the largest Arab stock markets. Foreign invstors are free to invest and trade in the Jordan stock market (About 40% of the market value is non-Jordanian). Moreover, the capitals’ repatriation by foreigners is free.
Climate
Jordan’s climate is arid and moderate in temperature. Winter temperatures in Amman average around 7 – 10 ° C in January, with July temperatures reaching 33 - 37° C.
Currency
The unit of currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD), divided into 1,000 fils. And the rate of exchange is JOD1 = US$1.41.
Demographics
70% of Jordan’s population are below the age of 30 and there is an almost equal distribution between males (52%) and females (48%).
Economy
Jordan’s economy is self-relaint with real growth rates. The country continues to undertake some broad economic reofrms in a long-term effort to improve living standards.
Education
Jordan has one of the higher literacy rates in the region. Over 91% of the population is literate. Also, computers and the internet are available in all private and public schools.
Environment
Jordan has three distinct geographic zones: the fertile Jordan Valley, the East Bank plateau and the East bank. The north is dotted by pine forests and further south, heading towards the Dead Sea, the landscape is dominated by mud and salt flats. Jordan is particularly noted for its marine life, and the Gulf of Aqaba has a wide variety of tropical fish and coral.
Healthcare
Jordan’s medical profession is recognized regionally and internationally for being superlative and pioneering with hospitals and healthcare centers sprinkled across the country.
Infrastructure
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Communications and IT are a major potential growth area for the economy and a primary component of the infrastructure.
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Skilled workers will position the country as a center for regional IT development and a solid base for companies trying to tap the US and European outsourcing markets.
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The telecommunications sector is at the regional forefront, and the first sector in the kingdom to feel the impact of the government’s privatization program.
Laws
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. The king appoints the prime minister and the cabinet ministers, in consultaion with the prime minister, to manage the day-to-day affairs of the government. Under the constitution, legislative power is vested in the King and Parliament- the Senate and House of Representatives. Legislation in Jordan is enacted after passing through the parliament and gaining approval by the king.
Policies
Jordan is heading towards renewal and growth. Privatization is high on the national agenda with many important state companies being privatized and other bodies created. The introduction of e-government is a great achievement for Jordan, which published the e-government is a great achievement for Jordan, which published the e-commerce law; the data and information law; and the websites of government agencies in both English and arabic.
Workforce
The Jordanian workforce of 1.25 million is internationally recognized as being highly educated, young and productive. A significant percentage of the labor force is college graduates.