Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Al Urdun (local name for Jordan)
constitutional monarchy
25 May 1946 (from League of Nations mandate under British administration)
Independence Day, 25 May (1946)
King ABDALLAH II (since 7 February 1999); Crown Prince HUSSEIN (born 28 June 1994), eldest son of King ABDALLAH II
Prime Minister Abdullah NSOUR (since 11 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister Awad KHULAYFAT (since 11 October 2012)
Al Urdun (local name for Jordan)
constitutional monarchy
25 May 1946 (from League of Nations mandate under British administration)
Independence Day, 25 May (1946)
King ABDALLAH II (since 7 February 1999); Crown Prince HUSSEIN (born 28 June 1994), eldest son of King ABDALLAH II
Prime Minister Abdullah NSOUR (since 11 October 2012); Deputy Prime Minister Awad KHULAYFAT (since 11 October 2012)