Sixth, updated edition of a travel guide first published in 1987. Provides general factual information on the region, as well as information of specific interest to the traveller and tourist. The core of the book is divided into the two nations, Jordan and Syria. Includes information on transportation by various means, accommodation for a range of budgets, and local languages, as well as maps, plans of archaeological sites and a glossary. Included indexes of maps and text.