Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Transportation in Jordan
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Railways
(2000)
total:
677 km
narrow gauge (1.050 m):
677 km
Two non-connecting sections of the Hejaz Railway still operate:
- from Amman in Jordan to Syria.
- from phosphate mines near Ma'an to the Gulf of Aqaba.
See Hedjaz Railway.
Railway links with adjacent countries
- Syria - yes - 1.050m
- Saudi Arabia - no
- Israel - no
- Egypt - no
- Palestine - no
- Iraq - no
Highways
(2000 est.)
total:
8,000 km
paved:
8,000 km
unpaved:
0 km
Pipelines
crude oil 209 km; note - may not be in use
Ports and harbors
Al 'Aqabah (Gulf of Aqaba)
Merchant marine
total:
7 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 42,746 GRT/59,100 DWT
ships by type (1999):
bulk 2, cargo 2, container 1, livestock carrier 1, roll-on/roll-off 1
Airports
(1999 est.):20
Airports - with paved runways
(1999):
total:
16
over 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
9
8000 ft to 9,999 ft (2,438 to 3,047 m):
4
under 3,000 ft (914 m):
3
Airports - with unpaved runways
total (1999):
4
5,000 to 7,999 ft (1,524 to 2,438 m):
1
3,000 to 4,999 ft (914 to 1,523 m):
1
under 3000 ft (914 m):
2
Heliports (1999)
1
See also
09-23-2007 01:00:40
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