Jordan – Jordan's capital is Amman

(Pronounced jawr-duhn and ah-mahn)

To remember the capital of Jordan, use the following mnemonic:

The jaw in the dungeon (Jordan) was that of a man (Amman) from the Middle East.

Interesting facts about Amman:

- City of Seven Hills: Like Rome, Amman was originally built across seven distinct hills or jebels, though as the city has expanded rapidly, it now sprawls across over twenty hills.

- Roman Amphitheater: The city’s downtown area features a massive, well-preserved second-century Roman theater carved directly into the hillside, which still hosts cultural events and performances today.

- Citadel Overlook: The historic Amman Citadel sits high atop Jebel al-Qal’a, offering panoramic views of the sprawling white-stone cityscape along with ruins from Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad eras.