The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
National Anthem of Jordan
National Flag of Jordan
The flag symbolizes the Kingdom's roots in the Great Arab Revolt of 1916, as it is adapted from the revolt banner. The black, white and green bands represent the Arab Abbasid, Umayyad and Fatimid dynasties respectively, while the crimson triangle joining the bands represents the Hashemite dynasty. The seven-pointed Islamic star set in the center of the crimson triangle represents the seven verses of Surat Al-Fatiha, the first Sura in the Holy Qura'n.
National Flower of Jordan
(Black Iris)
Elegant, endemic, perennial herb, with underground rhizomes.
Usually the leaves are much shorter than - dark lilac, glossy, with transparent
veins; large flower segments have inn basal, black sports, & hairy area at
white-green or brown background.
Map of Jordan
