Ten fun facts about Amman
Fact 1
Amman has had several names, including Rabbath Ammon during the 13th century and Philadelphia under a Macedonian ruler of Egypt.
Fact 2
It is twinned with over thirty cities throughout the world, including Moscow, Beijing and Miami.
Fact 3
Amman exhibits extreme examples of microclimate, where neighborhoods or certain area can experience several different weather than other areas neighborhoods.
Fact 4In 2011, a study done by the General Association of Public Services and Entrepreneurial Professions showed that at least 3% of the employees working in nightclubs were women.
Fact 5Amman was referred to as the 'new Beirut' in 2010 and considered one of the most westernized cities in the Middle East.
Fact 6MasterCard ranked Amman the 8th most visited city by tourists in the Middle East and Africa.
Fact 7Because of the high quality healthcare services in Amman and Jordan as a whole, it has become one of the most popular medical tourism destinations in the world.
Fact 8The city's high altitude above sea level makes its winters one of the coldest in any major city in southeast Europe and the surrounding countries.
Fact 9Originally built on seven hills, Amman now spreads over an area of 19 hills.
Fact 10Aramex, a logistic and transportation company, is located in Amman and is one of the world's largest next to DHL, Fedex and UPS.
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