Administrative Divisions
Administratively, Jordan is divided into twelve governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah), each headed by a governor appointed by the king. They are the sole authorities for all government departments and development projects in their respective areas:
- Ajlun
- Aqaba
- Balqa
- Karak
- Mafraq
- Amman
- Tafilah
- Zarqa
- Irbid
- Jerash
- Ma'an
- Madaba
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