Jordan GuideJordan is a country in the Middle East. Almost completely land-locked, Jordan is bordered by Israel and the West Bank to the west, by Syria to the north, by Iraq to the east and by Saudi Arabia to the south. HotelsFind hotels in Amman, Petra, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Ein Bokek and more. AmmanAmman is the capital and largest city of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Amman forms a great base for exploring the country and does, despite popular belief, hold a few items of interest to the traveler. PetraPetra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. AqabaAqaba is Jordan's only port city, located on the Gulf of Aqaba in the extreme south of the country. Southern DesertThe Southern Desert is a region of Jordan. Northern JordanNorthern Jordan is the most developed region of Jordan. It includes the capital Amman. King's HighwayKing's Highway is a region in Jordan. The name comes from the ancient trade route that ran right through it. Eastern DesertThe Eastern Desert is a region of Jordan, mostly visited for the Desert Castles scattered over the territory.