The Death of King Hussein

The principal geographical feature of Jordan is an arid plateau that thrusts abruptly upward on the eastern shores of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea, reaching a height of about 610 to 915 m (about 2000 to 3000 ft), then sloping gently downward toward the Syrian Desert in the extreme east of the country. The Jordan Valley is in the deep depression of the Rift Valley, which is about 213 m (about 700 ft) below sea level in the area …

…such as war and assassination attempts are just some of the things that made Hussein into a great leader. He was a man who loved his family, his country, and his people. His death is tragic to the current Mideastern community, mildly disturbing the Israeli peace process, and causing uncertainty for many. In all, the changes, hopefully, to will not be drastic and life will go on, but the world has lost a great man.