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==People==

==People==

Jordanians are Arabs, except for a few small communities of Circassians, Armenians, and Kurds who have adapted to Arab culture. The official language is Arabic, but English is used widely in commerce and government. About 70% of Jordan's population is urban; less than 6% of the rural population is nomadic or semi-nomadic. Most of the population lives where rainfall can support agriculture. Approximately 1.7 million registered Palestinian refugees and other displaced persons reside in Jordan, many as citizens.  

Jordanians are Arabs, except for a few small communities of Circassians, Armenians, and Kurds who have adapted to Arab culture. The official language is Arabic, but English is used widely in commerce and government. About 70% of Jordan's population is urban; less than 6% of the rural population is nomadic or semi-nomadic. Most of the population lives where rainfall can support agriculture. Approximately 1.7 million registered Palestinian refugees and other displaced persons reside in Jordan, most as citizens.  

*Population (2006, per IMF): 5.63 million.  

*Population (2006, per IMF): 5.63 million.  

*Religions (est.): Sunni Muslim 95%, Christian 4%, other 1%.

*Religions (est.): Sunni Muslim 94%, Christian 6%,

*Languages: Arabic (official), English.  

*Languages: Arabic (official), English.  

*Education (2006, according to Jordan's Department of Statistics): Literacy--90.9%.

*Education (2006, according to Jordan's Department of Statistics): Literacy--90.9%.and is the highest in the Arab world.

*Health (2003): Infant mortality rate--19/1,000. Life expectancy--71 yrs.

*Health (2003): Infant mortality rate--19/1,000. Life expectancy--71 yrs.

*Ethnic groups: Mostly Arab but small communities of Circassians, Armenians, and Kurds.  

*Ethnic groups: Mostly Arab but small communities of Circassians, Armenians, and Kurds.