Fun facts about Aqaba
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The ancient endonym of the city was Elath or Ailath, possibly derived from a tree in the genus Pistacia.
Aqaba
Jordan
Aqābaʾ is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi).
From the “Name” section
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Excavations revealed settlements in Aqaba dating back to around 4000 BC during the Chalcolithic period.
Aqaba
Jordan
Aqābaʾ is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi).
From the “History” section
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Aqaba is located at the crossroads of the continents of Asia and Africa, bordering Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Aqaba
Jordan
Aqābaʾ is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi).
From the “Geography” section
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The Aqaba Church, constructed under Roman rule, is considered the oldest known purpose-built Christian church in the world.
Aqaba
Jordan
Aqābaʾ is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi).
From the “History” section
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The Gulf of Aqaba is home to approximately 500 fish species, including the world's largest fish, the whale shark.
Aqaba
Jordan
Aqābaʾ is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi).
From the “Wildlife” section
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