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Jordan General Information

Language:Arabic, English, some French
Electricity:230V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:962
Driving:Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required. Visitors are not allowed to drive vehicles with Jordanian plates unless a Jordanian licence is held. Rental cars have special plates
Currency:Jordanian Dinar (JOD 1 = 1,000 Fils)
Business/Social Hints:Women should dress conventionally. Business is conducted in Arabic, many executives speak English, some speak French or German. Business cards to have Arabic translation on reverse side. Islamic conventions apply. At meetings it is polite to drink coffee or tea, when offered. It is the convention to use the right and not the left hand when shaking hands and passing or receiving anything. Smoking is generally accepted. Alcohol is generally available in most major hotels. Eating and drinking in public during Ramadan should be avoided. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Public Holidays:2010
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 26 Feb Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet), 2 Apr Good Friday, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May Labour Day, 25 May Independence Day, 10 Jun Army Day, 9 Jul Prophet`s Ascension, 11 Aug Ramadan begins, 10 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 16 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), 7 Dec Islamic New Year, 25 Dec Christmas.

Note: Easter holidays are only observed by Christian business establishments. Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar
Emergency Services:Police: 192. Fire: 199. Ambulance: 193
Clothing:Lightweights for summer with warmer wear for evenings and winter period. Rainwear needed Nov-Apr