What is the total area of Jordan?
Jordan covers a total area of 88,794 km². This territory makes Jordan a medium-sized country in the Middle East, comparable to Austria or slightly smaller than South Korea.
Dimensions of Jordanian Territory
With its 88,794 km², Jordan occupies a strategic geographic position in the heart of the Middle East. The country extends from north to south over approximately 400 kilometers and from east to west over 350 kilometers at its widest point.
International Comparisons
- In Europe: comparable to Austria (83,879 km²) or Portugal (92,212 km²)
- In France: represents approximately 16% of the metropolitan territory
- In the Middle East: smaller than Iraq but larger than Israel and Palestine combined
Geographic Distribution
This area encompasses varied landscapes: the eastern desert (approximately 80% of the territory), the western highlands, the Jordan Valley and 26 kilometers of coastline on the Red Sea at Aqaba.