Media and publishing
Most newspapers, such as the English-language daily Jordan Times, are privately owned, but the government owns major shares in two of Jordan’s largest dailies, Al-Raʾy (“The Opinion”) and Al-Dustour (“The Constitution”). There are extensive press restrictions, and in 1998 a law was put into effect that further limited press freedoms. Since 2000, however, there has been an easing of some prohibitions. Jordan has several literary magazines as well as scientific and topical periodicals. Radio and television stations, which are government-owned, feature programs from both Arab and Western countries.
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Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
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Jordan - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
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The Middle Eastern nation of Jordan is a small state with an ancient history. The country’s full name is the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan. The capital and largest city is Amman.
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Jordan - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a small country with limited natural resources, but for years it has played a critical role in the struggle for power in the Middle East. Jordan’s significance results partly from its strategic location at the crossroads of what most Christians, Jews, and Muslims call the Holy Land. The country is bounded by Syria on the north, Iraq on the east, Saudi Arabia on the southeast and south, and Israel and the West Bank on the west. Area 34,284 square miles (88,794 square kilometers). Population (2013 est.) 6,458,000.
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