These unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Jordan, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.CHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Introduction * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Climate * Bodies of Water * Rivers * The Dead Sea * Gulf of Aqaba * Azraq Oasis * Major Cities * Amman * Zarqa * Irbid * Aqaba * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction * Early Jordanian Kingdoms * Jordan Between Competing Powers * Muslim Conquest and the Crusades * Ottoman Rule and World War I * Creation of Modern Jordan * Abdullah and Independence * Hussein and the 1967 War * Continued Hostilities * The 1980s and 1990s * Jordan under Abdullah II * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry and Tourism * Natural Resources and Energy * Trade * Banking & Finance * Standard of Living and Employment * Public vs. Private Sector * Future Outlook * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Religion * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Gender Issues * Arts * Sports & Recreation * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * Introduction * Relations with the United States * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Saudi Arabia * Iraq * Syria * Israel * Palestinian Authority * Police Force * Military * Overview * Capabilities * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Geography * Area * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Climate * Bodies of Water * Major Cities * Amman * Zarqa * Irbid * Aqaba * History * Ancient Jordan * Modern Jordan * Government * Media * Economy * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Overview * Major Religions * Islam * Christianity * Role of Religion in Government * Religion in Daily Life * Religious Holidays * Muslim Holidays * Christian Holidays * Buildings of Worship * Mosques * Churches * Behavior in Places of Worship * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Codes of Politeness * Greetings * Names and Titles * Eye Contact and Physical Distance * Gender Issues * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Dress Codes * Non-Religious Holidays * Do's and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Urbanization Issues * Urban Economy * Healthcare * Education * Restaurants * Formal Establishments * Vendors and Informal Restaurants * Marketplace and Street Vendors * Money and ATMs * Transportation * Cars * Taxis * Buses * Air and Rail * Street Crime and Solicitations * Crime * Beggars * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Introduction * Land Distribution * Economy * Transportation * Healthcare * Education * Village Life * Different Regions and Ways of Life * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Landmines * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 6: FAMILY LIFE * Introduction * Typical Household and Family Structure * The Status of Women * Status of Elders, Adolescents, and Children * Married Life, Divorce, and Birth * Marriage