The
Jordan Valley is one of the most visited tourist destination in Jordan. The low-lying strip cleaves down the country’s western border.
Jordan Valley is a part of the Great Rift Valley, which expands downward to East Africa. The valley of Jordan is divided into several sub regions. These regions have distinct geographical characteristics.
The northern part of the
Jordan Valley where the great Jordan River flows is known as the
Ghor. The year-round agricultural climatic condition, the perfect soil fertility and sufficient water supply of
Ghor is perfect for agricultural development.
Ghor is called the “food bowl of Jordan”.
The
Jordan River is an integral part of the
Jordan Valley. Originating from several sources the river flows down into Lake Tiberias, 212 meters below the sea level. At 400 meters below sea level
Jordan River drains into the
Dead Sea.
The
Dead Sea is an attraction both for leisure and medical tourism. The salty water and the black mud are used for several medical treatments. Further down on the south of the
Dead Sea the green
valley of Jordan suddenly turns into the hot and dry desert known as
Wadi ‘Araba. The Dead Sea and the “Arabah desert” both have Biblical references.
In the early 1860’s the
city of Jordan Valley was established by some miners and cattlemen in the south-east corner of Oregon. The small city is inhabited by nearly 450 people. Most of them earn their living by farming and cattle raising.
There are several other remarkable locations situated in the beautiful land of
Jordan Valley.
Religious Places in Jordan
Jordan Tourism includes some of the most unique religious and holy places. Malaba is an important religious site of the country.
Mount Nebo is a site where Moses visited before he died. The River Jordan is considered as a holy river as it is believed that Jesus Christ had been baptized here.
Other popular
tourist sites in Jordan include the Dead Sea, the town of Aqaba located on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba,
Wadi Rum- a desert full of mountains and hills and many more.
Jordan Tourism includes some of the most exciting sports like scuba diving, speed boating, sailing, snorkeling, water skiing and many more.
