Aqaba: Jordan's Coastal City and Holiday Resort

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What is Aqaba?

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Aqaba is a city on the coast of Jordan at the north-eastern tip of the Red Sea. It is Jordan's only coastal city and its only port.

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How old is Aqaba and why did it develop?

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Aqaba developed about 4000 years ago at the meeting point of two major trade routes linking Africa and Asia.

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What is Aqaba famous for today?

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Today, Aqaba is famous as a holiday resort and port.

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What type of climate does Aqaba have?

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Aqaba has a pleasant desert climate with warm winters and hot, dry summers.

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What are some tourist attractions in Aqaba?

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Tourist attractions in Aqaba include sandy beaches, warm seawater, rich sea life, trips in glass-bottomed boats, and many hotels, holiday villas, a golf course, and marinas.

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How many kinds of coral and fish live around Aqaba?

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Over 200 different kinds of coral and about 1000 different kinds of fish live in the sea around Aqaba.

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What activities can tourists enjoy in Aqaba?

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Tourists can enjoy bathing, windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and trips in glass-bottomed boats to see the corals and fish life.