With an estimated 2.5million inhabitants, as of 2008, Amman is the capital city of Jordan, the administrative centre and the commercial hub of Jordan. It is situated in a hilly region of northwest Jordan and covers more than 19 hills. Generally, Jordan experiences a hot climate, all year round, but Amman enjoys four seasons of pleasant weather, ranging from as low as −5°C (23.0°F) during winter up to 30°C (86°F) in summer.
Being the hub of medical tourism, education, transportation, communications, education and investment, Amman continues to develop as a skyline city. Some of its major buildings include the Queen Alia International Airport, home of the international carrier, Royal Jordanian Airlines and the Housing Bank Commercial Building, as well as other high-rise residential developments.
Amman also has a handful of tourist sites, reflecting a history that dates back to the Stone Age. It also has a history of wars and invasions by Assyrians, Babylonians and Persians, which continued for hundreds of years. Fortresses and towers from those times can still be seen today and are preserved by the Amman government to further promote tourism in the country.
Air travel for UK and US tourists is not a problem, since a variety of airlines offer direct flights and other packages for passengers. UK tourists can fly to Amman via British Airways, Air France and Royal Jordanian, while US visitors can fly to the city by Delta, US Airways, Northwest Airlines or Royal Jordanian.