Jordan at 1:730, 000 is an indexed map with additional street plans & enlargements of popular regions on the reverse. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. National, main, minor roads & tracks are clearly marked, as are major parts of neighboring Israel ...

Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of Jordan with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Coverage extends northwards to Damascus & part of the West Bank is included with Jerusalem & Ramallah. Border crossings are clearly marked. The country ...

Jordan at 1:475, 000 on an indexed road map from Explorer Publishing, with a special at-a-glance distance calculator incorporated into the map cover & showing distances in kilometres or miles between 12 locations, including Beirut, Damascus & Jerusalem. The map has at its base a satellite image of the country with a few spot heights & names of topographical features. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only. Road network

Includes:: selected desert tracks, gives distances on main routes & shows locations of border crossings & petrol stations. Railway lines are shown with stations & local airports are also marked. Symbols indicate various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remains, etc. Latitude & longitude are shown as margin ticks & cross-hairs at 30

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Jordan in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Jordan in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Baedeker; the most famous & cherished travel brand in the world is proud to announce the addition of this exciting new title to its innovative series. Jordan: one of the world's oldest cultures. Explore splendid desert castles, gaze in awe at the haunting wilderness of Wadi Rum, or bathe in the restful waters of the Red Sea. Jordan is simply captivating! This superb full-colour, illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective & a large, fully-indexed, pull-out map. Additional detailed maps & plans can also be found throughout the guide, clearly pin-pointing the best places to stay & the top places to eat & drink. At the heart of the guide is a wealth of comprehensive information written by experts on the sights & top attractions, in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Also included are great, practical travel tips covering accommodation & food & drink for all budgets, entertainment, sport, transport & health; not to mention some insider tips for saving money or having a unique travel experience. There is also a variety of recommended tours covering the best routes available, to ensure you get the most from your destination. The plastic wallet means that you can keep the guide & map together & ensures that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker
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Jordan at 1:750, 000 on a road map from the Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre, with a large street plan of central Amman, notes about the country, & numerous colour photos of its various sights & places of interest. The road map shows the country’s network of roads & desert tracks, indicating driving distances on main routes & locations of petrol supplies & telephone connections. Railway lines are shown with stations & the maps also shows local airports & internal administrative boundaries. Topography is shown by altitude colouring & graphics for mud pans, salt flats, & mineral springs. Symbols highlight archaeological sites, tombs & rest houses. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. Outside Jordan only altitude colouring is provided, with no roads, towns or country names & with present day international boundaries. On the reverse is a street plan of central Amman showing locations of places of worship, sport facilities, petrol stations, etc. The plan is annotated with numbers highlighting locations of various hotels, embassies (?), & other facilities but, unfortunately, no list with their names is provided. All place names on the map & the plan are shown in Latin alphabet only. All the text is in English. ...

Jordan at 1:610, 000 with a street plan of Amman, plus Syria at 1:740, 000 with a street plan of Damascus on a double-sided map from ITMB, with each road map indexed & presenting the topography by altitude colouring. On one side is a map of Jordan at 1:610, 000 with the whole of Israel & southern Lebanon. On the reverse coverage extends northwards to cover the whole of Syria at 1:740, 000 & the remaining part of Lebanon. Both altitude colouring & the spot heights are given in feet. Seasonal rivers & streams are marked, as well as deserts & salt pans, oasis, wells, & national parks or other protected areas. Road network

Includes:: desert tracks & shows driving distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols show locations of various places of interest including archaeological sites, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1º. Each side has a separate index. The two capitals are shown on a large street plan of their central districts, annotated with selected hotels, embassies, & various places of interest.

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Jordan in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Tony Howard’s Cicerone guide to Treks & Climbs in Wadi Rum, Jordan details is one of the few guides dedicated to exploring the outdoor opportunities in the country. Wadi Rum is located in the south of Jordan, close to the Red Sea port of Aqaba & is particularly remote, despite being only a five hour flight & short onward journey from Europe. The region was made famous by Lawrence of Arabia & it was the subsequent film of that name that brought the author to the area to explore, with the permission of the local Bedouin, some of the best routes in the region. Recently updated in 2007, the guide describes routes in Jebel Rum Massif, Jebel Um Ishrin Massif, Barrah Canyon Area, the Massif of Khush Khashah & Khazali, Burdah & the Domes of Abu Khsheibah, Outlying areas north & south of Rum & Petra. This new edition also features more routes, bringing the total to near 300. An extensive introduction provides information on a wealth of practical & general levels – Passports & Visas, The Bedouin, Flora & Fauna, Equipment for Climbing, Climbing History, & Pre-Historic sites being just a few. Detailed treks & climbs are supplemented by detailed line diagrams mapping the ascent in addition to sketches of each route, making it easier to plan each ascent. ...