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6 Facts You Never Knew About: Jordan from Headwater
Trying to describe the wonders of Jordan in just a few lines is a task akin to counting the grains of sand in the spectacular desert wilderness that continues to inspire so many of its visitors.
SURREY, ENGLAND, October 13, 2010 /Outdoors PR News/ -- Trying to describe the wonders of Jordan in just a few lines is a task akin to counting the grains of sand in the spectacular desert wilderness that continues to inspire so many of its visitors.
Fact 1 : The Dead Sea in the northwest of Jordan forms the lowest point on earth
Fact 2 : Today, 25% of the Jordanian population is still considered nomadic or semi-nomadic
Fact 3 : In Jordan, it is considered polite to decline an offer of a meal three times before accepting
Fact 4 : Each of the 4 Great Prophets - Abraham, Moses, Mohammed and Jesus - walked the land of Jordan
Fact 5 : The national dish of Jordan is Mansaf, a large rice platter with skewered lamb and jameed, a yogurt sauce
Fact 6 : Visitors should avoid excessive admiration for any item in a home as the host will feel obliged to offer it to show generosity
We all know that visiting a country is the only way to really ever get under its skin and understand what makes it "tick". Headwater's Jewels of Jordan tour departs on selected dates from October 2010 to April 2011. Highlights include: the rose-red city of Petra, spectacular Wadi Rum, 2000-year old temples at Jerash and Byzantine mosaics at Madaba. Places are limited so, to book or for more information, visit our website or call us today on +44(0)1606 720199.
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