Amman is the capital of Jordan with about 4 million inhabitants and is built on seven hills. There are many construction sites and abandoned houses along the outskirts of Amman, but tenements and skyscrapers are everywhere in the city. Only the main streets in Amman have street names and it is quite busy making it difficult to get around the city. However, most Jordanians speak English and will do their best to help you. A A A Many tourists in Jordan think of Amman only as the gateway to Petra, where many go.