Transportation In Jordan

Railways

(2000)
total: 677 km
narrow gauge (1.050 m): 677 km
Two non-connecting sections of the Hejaz Railway still operate: See Hedjaz Railway.

Railway links with adjacent countries

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 : Jordan
Jordan Jordan

 

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