Fun facts about Ma'an
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Ma'an was founded by the Minaeans, an ancient Arab people based in Yemen, between the 2nd and 4th century BCE.
Ma'an
Jordan
Ma'an is a city in southern Jordan, 218 kilometres (135 mi) southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population was approximately 41,055 in 2015.
From the “History” section
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During the Byzantine era, Ma'an was part of the territory of the Arab Christian tribe of Banu Judham.
Ma'an
Jordan
Ma'an is a city in southern Jordan, 218 kilometres (135 mi) southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population was approximately 41,055 in 2015.
From the “History” section
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Ma'an has a cold desert climate with hot summers and mild to cold winters due to its high altitude.
Ma'an
Jordan
Ma'an is a city in southern Jordan, 218 kilometres (135 mi) southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population was approximately 41,055 in 2015.
From the “Climate” section
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Al-Hussein Bin Talal University is the only university in Ma'an, offering 38 undergraduate degrees.
Ma'an
Jordan
Ma'an is a city in southern Jordan, 218 kilometres (135 mi) southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population was approximately 41,055 in 2015.
From the “Education” section
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Ma'an is home to the Ma'an Development Area, a special economic zone with reduced income taxes.
Ma'an
Jordan
Ma'an is a city in southern Jordan, 218 kilometres (135 mi) southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population was approximately 41,055 in 2015.
From the “Economy” section
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