Jordan

Some of the key events about Jordan

• 1916

  The Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule led to significant casualties and destruction
• 1921

  The Emirate of Transjordan was established as a British protectorate
• 1946

  Jordan gained independence from British administration
• 1948

  Influx of Palestinian refugees following the Arab-Israeli War strained Jordan's resources
• 1952

  The Constitution of Jordan was adopted, establishing a constitutional monarchy
• 1965

  The Desert Highway connecting Amman to Aqaba was completed, boosting trade and tourism
• 1967

  Jordan lost control of the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the Six-Day War
• 1970

  Civil war known as "Black September" resulted in thousands of deaths
• 1988

  Economic crisis led to riots and the collapse of the Jordanian dinar
• 1994

  A peace treaty was signed between Jordan and Israel, ending the state of war
• 1994

  Severe drought caused significant agricultural losses and water shortages
• 1999

  The Baptism Site "Bethany Beyond the Jordan" was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site
• 2003

  The Red Sea-Dead Sea Water Conveyance project was initiated to address water scarcity
• 2005

  Terrorist bombings in Amman killed 60 people and injured over 100
• 2008

  Petra was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
• 2011

  King Abdullah II approved constitutional reforms to enhance democratic governance
• 2011

  Arab Spring protests led to political unrest and economic instability
• 2015

  Jordan became one of the world's largest refugee hosts, straining its economy and resources
• 2016

  Jordan launched its first nanosatellite, JY1-SAT, into space
• 2020

  COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Jordan's economy and healthcare system

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