The shoe was said to be stiff and that the shroud/gaiter could easily fall off when playing basketball. This line of sneakers consist of a fusion of several Air Jordan and Air Force One Models. [232] The population of Amman was 65,754 in 1946, but exceeded 4 million by 2015. The outsole's design features a striped (wavy) design, which list many of Jordan's accomplishments. The other Air Jordan in this package was the Air Jordan Retro XXI model in Black/Varsity Red. [citation needed] The uniqueness of this lake attracts several Jordanian and foreign vacationers, which boosted investments in the hotel sector in the area. Transjordan prospered during the Byzantine era, and Christian churches were built everywhere. Norwegian translation by Zoltan Solak. [263] The art scene has been developing in the past few years[264] and Jordan has been a haven for artists from surrounding countries. [8] The Yarmouk River, an eastern tributary of the Jordan, forms part of the boundary between Jordan and Syria (including the occupied Golan Heights) to the north. [121], Plant species and genera include the Aleppo pine, Sarcopoterium, Salvia dominica, black iris, Tamarix, Anabasis, Artemisia, Acacia, Mediterranean cypress and Phoenecian juniper. Inspired by Jordan's defensive focus, the shoe incorporates Articulated Propulsion Technology used by Paralympian runners. [113] The rift valley contains the Jordan River and the Dead Sea, which separates Jordan from Israel. [64] As a result, Ottoman presence was virtually absent and reduced to annual tax collection visits. Serbian translation by Branca Fiabic. Macedonian translation by Katerina Nestiv. This is the second of the same colorway retro in Jordan Brand history. Welcome back to Instagram. The Air Jordan 2011 was endorsed by Dwyane Wade in 2011, Jordan Brand decided to keep the fans happy with the release of the Air Jordan 2011. The midsection which completes the sneaker is a major fast-forward, leaping ahead to the Air Jordan XX in the form of the lasered strap. Three regional colorways and three special edition colorways were released. [45] Jerash is one of the best preserved Roman cities in the East; it was even visited by Emperor Hadrian during his journey to Palestine. [108] No major terrorist attacks have occurred since then. [260] Most Jordanians natively speak one of the non-standard Arabic dialects known as Jordanian Arabic. [173] Jordan's law enforcement was ranked 37th in the world and 3rd in the Middle East, in terms of police services' performance, by the 2016 World Internal Security and Police Index. [196] The most recent blow to the tourism sector was caused by the Arab Spring. Jordan brand has also brought back functional Dynamic Fit in the lacing system. [155] Control for each administrative unit is in a "chief town" (administrative centre) known as a nahia. It consists of a plate of rice with meat that was boiled in thick yogurt, sprayed with pine nuts and sometimes herbs. [249] Muslims who convert to another religion as well as missionaries from other religions face societal and legal discrimination. The most popular articles in multilingual Wikipedia in 26 April 2020 were: Kim Jong-un, 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, YoJo, Kim Jong-il, North Korea, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-nam, Kim Jong-chul, Ri Sol-ju, 1918-1920 flu pandemic. [14], In 2007, there were up to 150,000 Assyrian Christians; most are Eastern Aramaic speaking refugees from Iraq. [90] The Emir was unable to repel those raids without the aid of the local Bedouin tribes and the British, who maintained a military base with a small RAF detachment close to Amman. [19] Much of the area that makes up modern Jordan was historically called Transjordan, meaning "across the Jordan", used to denote the lands east of the river. They are the lightest Air Jordans ever made. The Air Jordan V was released in February 1990, designed by Tinker Hatfield again. [301] There are over 200,000 Jordanian students enrolled in universities each year. [278] They previously reached the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup in 2004 and 2011. The Emirate of Transjordan was established in 1921 by the Hashemite, then Emir, Abdullah I, and the emirate became a British protectorate. This model featured a laser-etched image of Jordan after he won his sixth NBA championship in 1998. [84] The British reluctantly accepted Abdullah as ruler of Transjordan after having given him a six-month trial. [107] According to the World Bank, Syrian refugees have cost Jordan more than $2.5 billion a year, amounting to 6% of the GDP and 25% of the government's annual revenue. Reggie Miller wore it during the 2000 NBA Finals. He refocused the government's agenda on economic reform, during his first year. The same month in Vietnam 1,300 workers went on strike demanding a 1-cent-per-hour raise, and a year later in 1998, 3,000 workers in China went on strike to protest hazardous working conditions and low wages. [49] Umm ar-Rasas in southern Amman contains at least 16 Byzantine churches. A typical worker's meal, it has since made its way to the tables of the upper class. [276] The national football team came within a play-off of reaching the 2014 World Cup in Brazil[277] when they lost a two-legged play-off against Uruguay. The outsole/midsole is almost identical to the XX9, with very minor technical tweaks. The third Countdown package consisted of the Air Jordan Retro II model in White/Varsity Red. [90], The Treaty of London, signed by the British Government and the Emir of Transjordan on 22 March 1946, recognised the independence of Transjordan upon ratification by both countries' parliaments. Originally released in November 1993, the Air Jordan IX model was the first model released after Michael Jordan's retirement. [184] The decision, which was later revoked, caused large scale protests to break out across the country. The original plan involved constructing two 1000 MW reactors but has been scrapped due to financial constraints. [117] Winter also sees frequent showers and occasional snowfall in some western elevated areas. In 2017, Jordan Brand released the "History of Flight" colorway. The Air Jordan XI was originally released from 1995 to 1996. [20] Later, during the Crusades in the beginning of the second millennium, a lordship was established in the area under the name of Oultrejordain. The original retail price of the model was US$175. As of the 2020–21 NBA season, the statement uniforms will have the Jumpman logo on the jerseys; the Charlotte Hornets jerseys have displayed the Jumpman logo in prior seasons. ər /; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. More IF Analysis, Trend, Ranking & Prediction. Jordan brand released 2 types of this shoe, the original mid length cut and low cut. [48] The Aqaba Church in Ayla was built during this era, it is considered to be the world's first purpose built Christian church. [116], The climate in Jordan varies greatly. [252] Christians are exceptionally well integrated in the Jordanian society and enjoy a high level of freedom. [33] During the Iron Age (1200–332 BC) after the withdrawal of the Egyptians, Transjordan was home to Ammon, Edom and Moab. [298] Jordan has the highest number of researchers in research and development per million people among all the 57 countries that are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Jumpman was updated and redrawn by Nike designer Ross Patrick who also contributed the typography seen on the tongue.