Jordan
By: Kyla
Introduction
-the government type of Jordan is constitutional monarchy.
-the population of Jordan is around 6.459 million people in 2013.
-the official language is Arabic and the currency is the Jordan dinar.
-the time zone of Jordan is the Jordan Time Zone (UTC+02:00).
-Jordan is situated in Asia (Middle East).
-Jordan has many important holidays such as, Easter, Christmas, Good Friday.
-a very fun festival in Jordan is called The European Film Festival.
Amman
Currency
Flag
Organizations/Crisis
-there has been horrible crisis in Syria and people are going to Jordan
-many people that have been going have injuries or disabilities
-Handicap International is there to help
-a crisis is the Syria Refugee crisis
-civil war in Syria and people are going to Jordan
-this war has killed over 220000 people
-families walk for miles to avoid being killed
-another organization is Mercy Corps
Water crisis
-too many people and not enough clean water
-one of the lowest available water in the world
-rich people get a lot of clean water and poor people don't
-what I would do
Differences between Canada and Jordan
Children of Canada vs. Children of Jordan
JORDAN
-are forced to work
-get abused at school or home
-sometimes have to drop out of school
CANADA
-aren't forced to work
-can't get abused
-aren't allowed to drop out of school
Myself vs. Children of Jordan
-a lot of activities
-have a family, food, fresh water, etc.
Children of Jordan have...
-no activities
-some don't have a family and have water shortage
Similarities
-a beautiful country with fun places to visit