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Environment: limited natural fresh water resources; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification. The desert comprises more than two thirds of Jordan.
Population: 4.8 million, predominantly Arab & Moslem. More than 92% are Sunni Muslims, and about 6% are Christians. About 1.5 million Palestinian Arabs- -including more than 950,000 registered refugees and displaced persons-- reside in Jordan, many as citizens. (Palestinians now constitute around 65-70% of the population. => Jordan Profile on the net)
Official language: Arabic, but English is used widely in commerce and government.