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Explore Umm Shujayrah al Gharbiyah in Jordan

Umm Shujayrah al Gharbiyah in the region of Amman is a town in Jordan - some 31 mi or ( 49 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Umm Shujayrah al Gharbiyah is now 03:43 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Umm Qusayr, Sufah, and Natl. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Nicosia . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Umm Shujayrah al Gharbiyah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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2010 Calvary Israel Tour #3

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Jordan wadi

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Walking through some of Jordans most spectacular Wadi's ..


TOUR DELLA GIORDANIA NOVEMBRE 2011

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the snow of the decade

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it hardly snow in the middle east specialy in amman,jordan and if it do ,its little.this time it did , and it was big. ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Dhiban, Jordan

Dhiban is a Jordanian town located in Madaba Governorate, approximately 70 kilometers south of Amman and east of the Dead Sea. Previously nomadic, the modern community settled the town in the 1950s. Today, Dhiban is approximately 15000 members strong, with many working in the army, government agencies, or in seasonal agricultural production. A number of young people study in nearby universities in Karak, Madaba, and Amman. Most inhabitants practice Islam.

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Located at 31.50 35.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Jordan, Former populated places in Southwest Asia, Moab, Populated places in the Madaba Governorate

American University of Madaba

The American University of Madaba is a private university located in Madaba, Jordan. It opened its doors in October 2011, and expects to eventually accommodate 8000 students once the campus is completed. The standards of teaching qualifications and experience will exceed the accreditation requirements of the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC) in Jordan and will satisfy the accreditation standards of New England Association for Schools and Colleges in Boston, Mass.

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Located at 31.66 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Education in Jordan, Science and technology in Jordan, Universities in Jordan

Madaba

Madaba, is the capital city of Madaba Governorate in central Jordan, which has a population of about 60,000. It is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of The Holy Land. Madaba is located 30 kilometers south-west of the capital Amman.

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Located at 31.72 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Jordan, Hebrew Bible places, Moab, Populated places in the Madaba Governorate, Torah places

Madaba Map

The Madaba Map (also known as the Madaba Mosaic Map) is part of a floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George at Madaba, Jordan. The Madaba Map is a map of the Middle East. Part of it contains the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and especially Jerusalem. It dates to the 6th century AD.

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Located at 31.72 35.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Byzantine art, History of Jerusalem, History of Jordan, Maps, Mosaics

Queen Alia International Airport

Queen Alia International Airport is Jordan's largest airport and is situated in the Zizya (زيزياء) area, 20 miles (32 km) south of Amman. The airport has three terminals: two passenger terminals and one cargo terminal. It is the main hub of Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier, as well as being a major hub for Jordan Aviation. It was built in 1983 and is named after Queen Alia, the third wife of the late King Hussein of Jordan who died in a helicopter crash in 1977.

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Located at 31.72 35.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Tags: Airports established in 1983, Airports in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman