<P> Jordan's military industry thrived after the King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) defence company was established by King Abdullah II in 1999, to provide an indigenous capability for the supply of scientific and technical services to the Jordanian Armed Forces, and to become a global hub in security research and development . It manufactures all types of military products, many of which are presented at the bi-annually held international military exhibition SOFEX . In 2015, KADDB exported $72 million worth of industries to over 42 countries . </P> <P> The tourism sector is considered a cornerstone of the economy, being a large source of employment, hard currency and economic growth . In 2010, there were 8 million visitors to Jordan . The majority of tourists coming to Jordan are from European and Arab countries . The tourism sector in Jordan has been severely affected by regional turbulence . The most recent blow to the tourism sector was caused by the Arab Spring, which scared off tourists from the entire region . Jordan experienced a 70% decrease in the number of tourists from 2010 to 2016 . </P> <P> According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Jordan is home to around 100,000 archaeological and tourist sites . Some very well preserved historical cities include Petra and Jerash, the former being Jordan's most popular tourist attraction and an icon of the kingdom . Jordan is part of the Holy Land and has several biblical attractions that attract pilgrimage activities . Biblical sites include: Al - Maghtas--a traditional location for the Baptism of Jesus, Mount Nebo, Umm ar - Rasas, Madaba and Machaerus . Islamic sites include shrines of the prophet Muhammad's companions such as' Abd Allah ibn Rawahah, Zayd ibn Harithah and Muadh ibn Jabal . Ajlun Castle built by Muslim Ayyubid leader Saladin in the 12th century AD during his wars with the Crusaders, is also a popular tourist attraction . </P> <P> Modern entertainment and recreation in urban areas, mostly in Amman, also attract tourists . Recently, the nightlife in Amman, Aqaba and Irbid has started to emerge and the number of bars, discos and nightclubs is on the rise . However, most nightclubs have a restriction on unescorted males . Alcohol is widely available in tourist restaurants, liquor stores and even some supermarkets . Valleys like Wadi Mujib and hiking trails in different parts of the country attract adventurers . Moreover, seaside recreation is present on the shores of Aqaba and the Dead Sea through several international resorts . </P>

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