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Staying safe

• •Jordan is a relatively safe country, however there are some precautions you need to take, to ensure your safety.
• •Middle Eastern tensions and terrorism threat: Jordan may be affected during times of heightened tensions in the Middle East, and there is often a heightened risk when travelling to or being within Jordan, during times of crisis.
• •Terrorist attacks are considered likely in Jordan, particularly targeting foreign nationals.
• •Emergency numbers: 911 is Jordan’s centralised emergency (police, paramedics, firefighting) line.
• •Authorities: Compared to other countries in the Middle East, Jordanian police is well-trained, effective, and professional.
• •Women: Foreign women may often attract the attention of Jordanian men.

Staying healthy

• •Hospitals in Jordan, especially Amman, are abundant, Jordan's health care system is advanced and the country takes great pride in being a hub for medical tourism.
• •The biggest risk to your health in Jordan is being involved in a road traffic accident.
• •Take caution with buying food from vendors; the vendors usually have no bad intentions, but the food might be unclean.
• •Aggressive dogs can be a problem in remote areas of Jordan, although they are far less numerous than in many other parts of Asia.
• •Rabies is endemic in Jordan, and promptly seeking post-exposure prophylaxis after an animal bite is recommended.
• •Tap water is said to be potable, at least in some areas, but most people drink bottled water, which is the safest choice for visitors.