

Capital: Amman. Tourist hubs: Aqaba, Petra
5.8 million Inhabitants
2/3 of Palestinian descents, growing number of Iraqis
GDP: US$20 billion
GDP per capita: US$3,421
Real growth: 5.5%
Weak economy due to a lack of natural resources. Will to modernize but slow reform process. FTA with the US.
Real estate boom underpinned by strong foreign investments and healthy tourism
Retail scene to gradually develop with real estate developments