Culture of Jordan

Culture of Jordan
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The culture of Jordan is based on Arabic and Islamic elements with significant Western influence. The Jordanian Kingdom had always been the intersection of the three continents of the ancient world and always seemed to have a form of diversity at any given point due to its location. Notable aspects of the culture include the music of Jordan as well as an interest in sports, particularly football and basketball as well as other imported sports mainly from western Europe and the US.

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Sports

The most popular sports in Jordan are football (soccer) and basketball. The increase of interest in football can be attributed to the recent success of the Jordanian Football team, after they qualified for the AFC Asian Cup for the first time ever in 2004. The Jordanian basketball team also experienced success after receiving sponsorship by Zain.

Life Style

Pop culture

More than 60% of the population lives in the metropolis of Amman, concentrating the culture of Jordan in that city. Jordanian pop culture is heavily influenced by the "West". European and American music, movies, fashion and other forms of entertainment are popular among Jordan's people. Amman is consistently stated to be one of the most westernised and modern cities in the region.[1] Malls, Western-brand stores, hotels and nightclubs are important elements in Amman's urban life, especially in West side. English is widely understood and even spoken in lieu of Jordanian Levantine among Jordanians in the upper class and upper middle class. Westernisation is occurring due to traditionally heavy Western and especially British and American influence on the nation's political life and foreign affairs. In addition, many people from western Europe and America had been moving to Amman and calling it their new home in the past few years, this increased trade links with the West and reshaped the culture. Cuisine are borrowed from other surrounding nations especially Egypt, Syria and Turkey.

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