Amman is an important city in Jordan. It is the administrative seat of the Greater Amman Municipality, a region consisting of 27 districts. It is home to a diverse population. The population is multi-ethnic, cosmopolitan, and extremely hospitable. Amman is also the seat of a politically liberal Arab nation whose leaders are committed to fostering peace. The name of the city originates from Ammon, the capital of the Ammonites, a Semitic group from the Bible.
Amman was founded on seven hills, but has now spread out to the rolling plains surrounding the city center. It contains the country's royal palace, parliament, courthouses, and ministerial offices. The city is also home to a major university, a stock exchange, and a central vegetable market. The population of Amman is estimated to reach six million by the year 2025.