PETRA
- A prehistory city in Jordan. which lies in the famous Wadi Araba Valley.
- Petra implies 'rock' in Greek.
- A World Heritage Site and receives thousands of visitors every year.
- Climate:
- Has a moderate climate with summers ranging from mild to hot; winters, cold and rainy.
- The climate is mainly dry all year round.
- Evenings in summer are pleasant with cool breezes.
- Spring and fall are pleasant times to visit.
- History: Petra was under the brief rule of the Romans during which it progressed considerably. Toda it is a renowned tourist destination and a World Heritage Site.
WADI MUSA
Wadi Musa (Arabic, translated as ' Valley of Moses'), is situated in the Aqaba Govenorship of Southern Jordan. It is the closest town to the archaeological site of Petra.
At the north of Wadi Musa lies the Beida area and at about 15 km to the south there is the village of Taybeh. Nearby large cities are Amman, Gaza and Tel-Aviv.
Climate: Extremely hot and dry in summer and very cold in winter.
Wadi Musa is a small and sparsely populated town consisting mainly of hotels and restaurants taht serve to welcome the visitors of Petra.
The official language of Wadi Musa is Arabic and the Jordanian Dina (JD) is the national currency.
AQABA
Aqaba is a coastal city in the country of Jordan. It is the capital of the AqabaGovernate and also the only seaport in the country. With a population of approximately 75,000 inhabitants, Aqaba is a strategically important city and is often referred to as a the 'Red Sea Resort'.
Climate: Summers are hot but cool breezes alleviate the temperatures. Winters are moderate and very dry. The best time to visit Aqaba is during spring and fall.
Aqaba is best known as a major tourist beach resort. Its economy is mainly based on the exports of phosphate and seashells.
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