Jordan

The story behind the answer

Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan, serving as its political and economic hub. Located in the country’s northwest, it blends ancient history—once known as Rabbath Ammon and later Philadelphia in the Hellenistic era—with a modern skyline. Landmarks like the Roman Theater and the Citadel showcase its long, layered past.

To avoid confusion: Beirut is Lebanon’s capital, Cairo is Egypt’s, and Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s. A quick memory trick: Jordan and Amman both end with “-an” (JordAN–AmmAN). You can also remember “A man in Jordan” to link Amman to the country.