The Jordanian Royal family 1952-present
Sep 30, 2009 Comments Off Katie Fremantle“The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with representative government. The reigning monarch is the head of state, the chief executive and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The King exercised his executive authority through the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers (Cabinet).” (Jordanian Government Website 2009) By the time of his death ...
Continue ReadingThe Sedentarization of the Bedouin People
Sep 30, 2009 Comments Off Katie FremantleAt the beginning of the 1970s a modernisation and urbanization process was exercised on the Bedouin which profoundly influenced their way of life and hence was detrimental to their traditions. This process involved housing the Bedouin in purpose built urban centres based on western planning models. In reality, it is since the 50’s that some sort ...
Continue ReadingJordan: The Essentials
Jun 26, 2009 Comments Off Katie FremantleJordan is bordered by the middle Eastern Countries of Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia and is made up of 3 regions; the Jordan Valley, the East Bank Plateau and the desert, which contributes to 80% of this makeup. Its population amounts to 6,198,677 (July 2008 est.). Arabic is spoken and most speak English, the latter, ...
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