Karak

Al-Karak, in English sources often simply Karak, is a city in known for its medieval castle, the . The castle is one of the three largest castles in the region, the other two being in .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Prince Faisal Stadium.

Stadium
is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Karak, Jordan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 7,000 people.

Karak

Latitude
31.16368° or 31° 9′ 49″ north
Longitude
35.76204° or 35° 45′ 43″ east
Population
21,700
Elevation
930 metres (3,051 feet)
Open location code
8G3Q5Q76+FR
Geo­Names ID
6946409
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In Other Languages

“Karak” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Карак”

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