Chicago’s Sister City Since 2004  
 
Country:  
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan  
 
Country Location:  
Middle East  
 
Country Population:  
Over 5 million  
 
City Population:  
Over 1 million  
 
Geography:  
Amman the capital of Jordan is a city that geographically straddles seven hills.  
 
History:  
Amman has served as the modern and ancient capital of Jordan. It is dotted with a number of historic sites from the Stone Age to the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic eras. During the Early Islamic Era Amman held some of its importance through its location on trade routes and for its strategic military position. In 1921 the Emir Abdullah bin Hussein moved his capital to Amman, where it remains.  
 
Industry:  
Phosphate mining, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, cement, potash, light manufacturing, tourism.  
 
Flag description:  
The points of the star represent the first seven verses of the Koran. Red, black, white, and green became the pan-Arab colors.  
 
Links & Resources:  
Amman Web Site: http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/tourism1.html  

Amman Visitors Web site: http://visitamman.com/

Photos of Amma: http://www.mansourweb.net/

AMMAN EVENTS

AMMAN NEWS AMMAN: Jubilee School Visit in Amman Amman committee member Khaled Akkawi visited the Jubilee School in Amman, Jordan in November, 2006. During his visit he met with teachers and administrators to discuss the upcoming Sister School agreement signing with Chicago’s Lindblom Math and Science Academy. ...