Jordan
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PlateLicense Plate Placement
License plates are shown on both the front and back of vehicles.
PlateJordanian License Plates
Jordanian license plates are white and can be long or short. Commercial transport vehicles, such as taxis, feature a distinctive green strip on the left.
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Jordanian license plates are white and can be long or short. Commercial transport vehicles, such as taxis, feature a distinctive green strip on the left.
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PlateJordan Plates
Jordanian licence plates are white and may be long or short. Commercial transport vehicles, such as taxis, have a distinctive green strip on the left.
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Language ScriptArabic Script in Jordan
Arabic is the official language of Jordan and can be identified by its lines and dots.
Language ScriptArabic Script in Jordan
Arabic is the official language of Jordan and can be identified by its characteristic lines and dots.
Language ScriptJordanian Road Line Colors
In Jordan, road markings feature yellow lines on the outside and white lines on the inside.
Road MarkingRoad Line Colors
Roads in Jordan feature yellow outer edge lines and white inner lines.
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Road MarkingTypical Jordanian Architecture
Most buildings in Jordan are constructed from bright sandstone bricks and feature flat roofs.
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ArchitectureSandstone Buildings and Flat Roofs
Most buildings in Jordan are constructed from bright sandstone bricks and feature flat roofs.
ArchitectureAqaba Taxi Colors
Taxis in Aqaba are colored olive green on the top and black on the bottom.
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VegetationArid Landscape and Vegetation
Jordan is a very arid country with limited vegetation and extensive areas of nearly lifeless desert.
VegetationAmman to Jerash Highway
Highway 35, which connects Amman and Jerash, is a divided road surrounded by hills speckled with green vegetation.
VegetationArid Landscape and Vegetation
Jordan is a highly arid country characterized by limited vegetation and extensive, nearly lifeless deserts.
VegetationAmman to Jerash Highway
Highway 35, which connects Amman and Jerash, is a divided road surrounded by hills speckled with green vegetation.
VegetationAqaba Taxi Colors
Taxis in Aqaba are colored olive green on the top and black on the bottom.
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VegetationWadi al Hasa Valley
This arid rolling hill valley features rounded, smooth rock formations near the nearly dried-out river of Wadi al Hasa. A single-lane section of Highway 35 runs directly through the center of the terrain.
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TerrainWadi al Hasa Valley
This arid rolling hill valley features rounded, smooth rock and is located near the nearly dried-out Wadi al Hasa river. Highway 35 runs through the center of the valley as a single-lane road.
TerrainPetra Trekker Coverage
West of Wadi Musa, trekker coverage in and around the ancient rock-cut city of Petra features highly eroded reddish rocks and narrow gorges. Groups of tourists can occasionally be seen around the archaeological sites.
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TerrainHighway 80 Terrain
A large majority of Highway 80 is a divided valley road surrounded by large, rigid mountains. These mountains level off on the stretch of road leading to Aqaba.
TerrainWadi Musa Mountains
The town of Wadi Musa features unique mountains with distinctive, bulbous rock formations visible in the background.
TerrainHighway 65
Highway 65 is a single-lane, north-to-south highway featuring long, sandy stretches of road south of the Feifa valley. Some sections of the highway may occasionally feature overcast coverage.
TerrainWadi Musa Rock Formations
The town of Wadi Musa features views of unique mountains characterized by distinctive, bulbous rock formations in the background.
TerrainAqaba's Jagged Mountains
A long stretch of jagged mountains is located on the eastern to southern side of Aqaba.
TerrainHighway 15 Terrain
Highway 15 is the longest divided highway with coverage in Jordan, mostly passing through desert landscape. Near Aqaba in the south, the highway is surrounded by rocky hills.
TerrainJordan's Highway 15
Highway 15 is the longest divided highway with coverage in Jordan, mostly surrounded by desert landscape. Near Aqaba in the south, the highway is surrounded by rocky hills.
TerrainHighway 65 Terrain
Highway 65 is a single-lane, north-to-south highway featuring long, sandy stretches of road south of the Feifa valley. Some sections of the route may occasionally have overcast coverage.
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TerrainHighway 80 Terrain
Highway 80 is a divided valley road surrounded by large, rigid mountains for most of its length. The mountains level off on the stretch of road leading to Aqaba.
TerrainMountains of Aqaba
A long stretch of jagged mountains is located on the eastern to southern side of Aqaba.
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TerrainPetra Trekker Coverage
Trekker coverage west of Wadi Musa features the ancient rock-cut city of Petra, which contains highly eroded reddish rocks and narrow gorges. Groups of tourists can occasionally be found crowding around the archaeological sites.
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Utility PoleCommon Utility Poles in Jordan
Common electricity poles in Jordan include rounded concrete poles with either a diagonal support or three horizontal Y pole tops. Thin, two-support metal poles with three vertical coils are also present.
Utility PoleJordanian Electricity Poles
Common electricity poles in Jordan include rounded concrete poles with either a diagonal support or three horizontal Y pole tops. Thin, two-support metal poles with three vertical coils are also present.
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OtherMadaba Taxi Colors
Taxis in Madaba are yellow with white bumpers.
OtherAmman Urban Landscape
Amman is Jordan's largest city with extensive coverage and is slightly hilly. Most of the metropolis consists of medium-sized apartment blocks.
OtherJordan's Highway 40
Highway 40 is a divided road surrounded by low, green shrubbery that runs west of Amman. It passes through hilly terrain into a sandy area close to the Dead Sea.
OtherAmman Taxi Colors
Taxis in Amman are colored yellow and green.
OtherRed Soil of Madaba
Flat, sometimes tilled fields in and around the city of Madaba are characterized by their rich, red soil.
OtherHighway 65 and the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is located directly west along the northern portion of Highway 65.
OtherJordan Street View Coverage
Street View coverage in Jordan is limited to the far western region of the country. Within this area, it is restricted to main roads and larger towns.
OtherJordanian Road Conditions
Roads in Jordan are well-traveled and can be in poor condition. High heat causes the asphalt to buckle, creating warped cracks in the road.
OtherJordanian Chevrons
Chevrons in Jordan are white with red arrows.
OtherJordan Road Markings
Roads in Jordan typically feature yellow outer lines and white middle lines.
OtherJordanian Google Car
Google Street View coverage in Jordan was captured by a black car that does not have a red brake light.
OtherMadaba Taxi Colors
In Madaba, taxis are yellow with white bumpers.
OtherAmman Taxi Colors
Taxis in Amman are yellow and green.
OtherRed Soil of Madaba
Flat fields in and around the city of Madaba are characterized by their rich, red soil, which is sometimes tilled.
OtherDead Sea and Highway 65
The Dead Sea is located directly west along the northern portion of Highway 65.
OtherStreet View Coverage in Jordan
Street View coverage in Jordan is restricted to the far western part of the country. Within this region, coverage is limited to larger towns and main roads.
OtherJordanian Road Conditions
Jordanian roads are heavily traveled and can be in poor condition. High heat causes the asphalt to buckle, creating warped cracks in the road.
OtherJordanian Chevrons
Jordanian chevrons are white with red arrows.
OtherRoad Markings in Jordan
Roads in Jordan typically feature yellow outside lines and white middle lines.
OtherJordan's Highway 40
Highway 40 is a divided road surrounded by low, green shrubbery that runs west of Amman. It travels through hilly terrain into a sandy area near the Dead Sea.
OtherAmman Urban Landscape
Amman is Jordan's largest city with extensive coverage, featuring a slightly hilly landscape. Most of this bustling metropolis consists of medium-sized apartment blocks.
OtherJordan Google Car
Coverage in Jordan was captured by a black Google car that does not have a red brake light.
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Jordan Script Clue
Arabic is the official language used in Jordan. It can be identified by its lines and dots.
Language ScriptJordan Road Markings
Road lines use yellow on the outside and white on the inside.
Road MarkingJordan Architecture
Many buildings in Jordan are made of bright sandstone bricks and have flat roofs.
ArchitectureJordan Street View Coverage
Street View coverage in Jordan is limited to the far western part of the country. It is mainly found in bigger towns and along main roads in that area.
VegetationVery Arid Vegetation
Jordan is very arid, with limited vegetation and large areas of almost completely lifeless desert. Even the lushest parts have the look of an arid Mediterranean landscape.
VegetationJordan Hillside Vegetation
A divided highway between Amman and Jerash runs through hills speckled with green vegetation. The roadside landscape is marked by scattered greenery on the surrounding slopes.
VegetationWadi Musa Mountains
In parts of Wadi Musa, distinctive mountains with bulbous rock formations appear in the background. These terrain features can help identify Jordan.
TerrainHighway 40 Terrain
Highway 40 is a recognisable divided road west of Amman. It runs through hilly terrain into a sandy area near the Dead Sea, with low green shrubbery along the way.
TerrainHighway 35 Terrain
Highway 35 in Jordan is a divided road with a similar landscape to Highway 40 west of Amman. The T-shaped lamppost shown is only found on Highway 35, which helps distinguish the two.
TerrainJordan Terrain
Highway 15 is the longest divided highway in Jordan. Much of the route runs through desert landscape, with rocky hills in the south near Aqaba.
TerrainJordan Desert Highways
Divided highways in Jordan can be identified by their terrain and direction. Highway 35 north of Madaba and highway 40 west of Amman are divided but do not feature a desert landscape, while highway 80 in the south runs mainly east to west.
TerrainHighway 80 Valley Terrain
For most of Highway 80 and its turns, this divided valley road is surrounded by large, rigid mountains. On the stretch of road leading to Aqaba, the mountains level off.
TerrainAqaba Mountain Stretch
A long stretch of jagged mountains lies on the eastern to southern side of Aqaba. This terrain marks part of Jordan’s landscape near the city.
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Driving Side
Jordan drives on the right. Keep this in mind when placing road-side clues.
Driving SideJordan Coverage Limits
Coverage ends just north of Jerash, and Irbid has no official coverage. In the south, coverage reaches Aqaba but does not extend south of it.
OtherHeat-Warped Roads
Roads in Jordan can be well travelled and in poor condition. Heat can cause the asphalt to buckle and form warped cracks.
OtherRoad Quality
Road quality in Jordan tends to be worse than in Israel. Use this as a general comparison clue.
OtherJordan Electricity Poles
Common electricity poles in Jordan include rounded concrete poles with either a diagonal support or three horizontal Y-shaped tops. Thin metal poles with two supports and three vertical coils may also be seen.
OtherJordanian Chevrons
Jordanian chevrons are white with red arrows.
OtherChevrons on Signs
Chevrons can help distinguish Jordan from Israel. Israeli chevrons are black with white arrows.
OtherJordan Road Markings
Roads in Jordan typically feature yellow outside lines and white middle lines.
OtherCommercial Sign Language
Jordan does not have English writing on most commercial signs. This can help distinguish Jordan from the UAE.
OtherJordan Green Strip
In the Middle East, the green strip is only found in Jordan.
OtherBlack Google Car
Coverage in Jordan was taken by a black Google car. It had no red brake light.
OtherJordan Street View Clue
Jordan is identified by a black Google car without an antenna or a red brake light. This is the only Middle Eastern country where that car can be found.
OtherJordan Domain
Jordan uses the country domain .jo. This is the country code domain for Jordan.
OtherJordan Domain Clue
Look for the country domain .الاردن. This clue points to Jordan.
OtherPetra Trekker Coverage
West of Wadi Musa, trekkers can be found in and around Petra, the ancient rock-cut city. The coverage shows highly eroded reddish rocks, narrow gorges, and occasional crowds of tourists around the archaeological sites.
OtherTrekkers on Maps
These trekkers are a mainstay in many maps, including the default World map. They are not likely to appear in competitive or pinpointable maps.
OtherMadaba Taxi Colors
In Madaba, taxis are yellow with white bumpers.
OtherAqaba Taxi Colors
In Aqaba, taxis are olive green on the top and black at the bottom.
OtherAmman Taxi Colors
In Amman, taxis are yellow and green. Use this color cue to help identify Jordan.
OtherHighway Directions
Highway 80 runs east to west. Highway 15 runs north to south.
OtherWadi al Hasa Valley
An arid rolling hill valley near the nearly dried-out Wadi al Hasa on Highway 35. The rock is rounded and smooth, with a single-lane highway running through the center.
OtherMadaba Red Soil Fields
Near and in Madaba, flat fields are sometimes tilled. These fields are known for their rich, red soil.
OtherFields Along Highway 35
The fields continue both north and south of Madaba along Highway 35. This stretch is a useful clue for Jordan.
OtherHighway 65 Features
Highway 65 is a single-lane north-to-south highway. South of Feifa Valley, it has long sandy stretches of road, and some sections may be overcast.
OtherDead Sea West of Highway 65
The Dead Sea lies directly west of the northern portion of Highway 65. Use the highway’s northern stretch to orient toward the sea.
OtherHighway 40 Lamp Posts
Y-shaped lamp posts can be found along highway 40. This helps distinguish it from highway 35 north of Amman.
OtherAmman Cityscape
Amman is by far the largest city in Jordan and has extensive coverage. It is a bustling, developed metropolis with a distinct big-city feel, slightly hilly terrain, and many medium-sized apartment blocks.
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