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JORDAN

Official Country Name HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

Languages ARABIC

Population 10,458,413

Median Age 22.8

GDP Per Capita US $9,200

Source: CIA World Factbook

Total Value of Art Exported (UN Comtrade Database 2017) US $199,969

Arts Funding (Culture) US $13,516,000

Art Programs (University Level) 2

Student Enrollment N/A

Source: Ministry

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