12 governorates
Governorates of Jordan
Facts: the map of Jordan
- On the map
- 12 governorates
- Most neighbours
- Balqa: 6
Fun facts: Governorates of Jordan
- Petra, the city carved into the rock by the Nabataeans, is in Ma'an governorate.
- Aqaba is Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea.
- The Dead Sea, on the western border, is the lowest point on dry land: more than 400 m below sea level.
- Jerash holds one of the best-preserved Roman cities, ancient Gerasa.
Test yourself
How many governorates does Jordan have?
Jordan is divided into 12 governorates.
What is the biggest governorate in Jordan?
Ma'an.
What is the smallest governorate in Jordan?
Jerash.
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The governorates of Jordan
No flags or capitals: those are the answers!
- Ajloun
- Amman
- Aqaba
- Balqa
- Irbid
- Jerash
- Karak
- Ma'an
- Madaba
- Mafraq
- Tafilah
- Zarqa