Sweileh
Coordinates: 32°1′48″N 35°49′47″E / 32.03000°N 35.82972°E
Sweileh صويلح | |
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Sweileh | |
Coordinates: JO 32°1′48″N 35°49′47″E / 32.03000°N 35.82972°E | |
Country | Jordan |
Governorate | Amman Governorate |
Time zone | UTC + 2 |
Sweileh (صويلح) is district number 16 in Amman out of 27. Jordan to the north of Amman with a population of over 120,000.
The town is known for having a good climate throughout the year, growing olives and grapes, and is the presence of many heavy industries, such as auto assembly, steel and cement. Suwaylih has a larger population of Chechens, many of whom moved here during the early days of Soviet oppression; they still preserve their language and culture.
External links
Suwaylih at Pagenation.com
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