Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
(Information extracted from participant's country report)
Country Profile - World Info
General Information
| Land area: | Jordan is a small country covers an area of 91,880 square kilometers, surrounded by oil -rich neighbors. Amman is the capital city of Jordan. |
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| Population: | According to the 2004 national census the total population of Jordan was 5,100,981 individuals. |
| Capital city: | Amman |
| Religion: | Over 95 % of the population is Muslims. Christians comprise 5 % of the population |
Disability Related Information
Definition / classification of disabilities
- Definition “Any persons with impairment, partial or total impairment in any of his senses or physical, psychological or mental abilities to the level that limits the ability to be educated, to be rehabilitated or to work, in a way in which he cannot fulfill his regular daily activities and requirements in comparisons to those of his peers”.
Population of persons with disabilities
- The 2004 Population Census. showed that the estimated the number of persons with disabilities came to about 70 thousand people, representing less than 2% of the population. Whereas other national bodies and international organizations have put the percentage of persons with disabilities at 3-4%, while a World Bank Report placed it at a minimum of 194,000
Major law concerned with persons with disabilities
- Law No .31 for the rights of PWD Registered year: 2007
