University of Jordan

university, Amman, Jordan

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The University of Jordan is a prominent institution of higher learning located in Amman, Jordan. Established in 1962, it is one of Jordan's oldest universities. Amman, the capital and largest city of Jordan, is built on rolling hills and has been a focus of settlement since ancient times. The University of Jordan is situated in Amman, contributing to the city's role as a center for education and culture. The university is part of Jordan's educational system, which includes government, private, and UNRWA schools, with a strong emphasis on literacy and secondary or higher education completion.12

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The University of Jordan (1962) and several museums and libraries, including the National Library, are located at Amman. Sites of interest include the remains of the ancient citadel, the adjoining archaeological museum, and a large, finely preserved Roman amphitheatre, which once seated 6,000. Pop. (2004 est.)…
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The University of Jordan (1962) and several museums and libraries, including the National Library, are located at Amman. Sites of interest include the remains of the ancient citadel, the adjoining archaeological museum, and a large, finely preserved Roman amphitheatre, which once seated 6,000. Pop. (2004 est.)…
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