Welcome to the Jordanian Radiological Society, the hub of radiology in Jordan.
About Jordan
From Petra and Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea and Red Sea, Jordan offers remarkable landscapes, living history, and a safe, welcoming environment for visitors and professionals alike.
A Country of History, Nature, and Warm Hospitality
Jordan: Where Heritage Meets Innovation
Jordan is a country with a rich history, culture and captivating sites that has a lot to offer its visitors. Jordan represents a diversity of landscapes and enchanting touristic sites, from natural and religious to historic and recreational. From the Rose Red City of Petra, recently voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, to the Dead Sea, known as nature’s living miracle and the lowest point on earth, Jordan is a land of fascinating contrasts.
Traveling from the ever-changing Jordan Valley to the remote desert canyons, immense and still, you can explore the historic castles, gaze in awe at the haunting wilderness of Wadi Rum, or bathe in the soothing waters of the Red Sea.
Jordan in Motion
A quick look at the country’s spirit, people, and key facts.
Capital
Amman
Population
~11.3 million
Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Monarch
King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein
Language
Arabic (English widely used)
Time Zone
UTC +2 (UTC +3 in summer)
Why Jordan?
With an impressive 2000 researchers per 1 million people, Jordan has one of the highest rates of per capita expenditure on research and development within the region according to The World Bank. Science and research are critical to evolving the innovation culture in Jordan, and there are countless research centers in the country, which operate in the fields of energy, medical, technology, and nanotechnology, among others. Graduates in scientific studies constitute more than 40% of total graduates from Jordanian universities. Jordan is constantly increasing the impact of the research sector on the economy by developing its research infrastructure, and transferring knowledge and technology between science and business.
Jordan Safety
Jordan has consistently been recognized as one of the safest countries within the Middle East. In 2023, it was ranked impressively as the fourth safest country in the Arab world and 62nd globally out of 163 countries, according to the Global Peace Index, with notably low crime rates.