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  1. www.worldtravelguide.net › jordan › ammanAmman History - World Travel Guide

    Despite its impressive growth, the city’s recent history hasn’t been without challenges, not least in 2005 when terrorist bombings at three hotels left 60 dead, 115 injured and a nation in shock. Nevertheless, modern Amman is a place that remains as scintillating as it was during the years when it was known to the world as Philadelphia.

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  2. international.visitjordan.com › Wheretogo › AmmanAmman - Visit Jordan

    Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. In the commercial heart of the city, ultra-modern buildings, hotels, restaurants, art galleries and boutiques rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and ...

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  4. www.chicagosistercities.com › sister-cities › amman-jordanAmman, Jordan - Chicago Sister Cities International

    About Amman. As Jordan’s largest city, Amman serves as the capital and center of government, business and culture in the country. Its recorded history stretches back thousands of years, and its long cultural heritage is seen and felt through to today. Amman’s Citadel is considered one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited places.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Names_of_the_United_StatesNames of the United States - Wikipedia

    Several names of the United States of America are in common use. Alternatives to the full name include "the United States", the initialisms "the U.S." and "the U.S.A.", and the informal "America"; colloquial names include "the States" and "the U.S. of A." It is generally accepted that the name "America" derives from the Italian explorer Amerigo ...

  6. www.kimkim.com › c › tips-for-visiting-aman-jordanTips for Visiting Jordan's Capital - Ancient and Modern Amman

    Amman is divided into prosperous, newly developed West Amman, and East Amman where you'll find working class neighborhoods and more traditional Jordanian culture. Right in the middle is downtown: the "Old City." Situated in Jordan's mountainous northern region, Amman has seven distinct hills (or "Jabals") of its own which serve as reference ...

  7. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleCraft, culture and cuisine in Amman, Jordan's mountain ...

    Dec 10, 2023 · What to see and do. 1. Citadel On the city’s highest hill in Jabal al-Qala’a, the archaeological site of Amman Citadel watches over the old town like a primeval guardian. The area dates to the ...

  8. www.babbel.com › en › magazineHow Did These South American Countries Get Their Names?

    Aug 5, 2021 · Ecuador. Once upon a time, the whole region where the country of Ecuador now exists was named Quito, which is the name of its current capital. The name “Quito” is a nod to the indigenous Quitu people who lived there in pre-Columbian times, dating back to as far as 2000 BCE. Ecuador, as we know it today, is Spanish for “equator.”.