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Chechens in Jordan
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 12,000–30,000 (2007)[1] | |
| Languages | |
| Chechen, Jordanian Arabic[2] | |
| Religion | |
| Mostly Sufi Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Chechens, Chechens in Syria, Ingush, Kists, Bats |
Chechens of Jordan are Chechens who have inhabited Jordan since the expulsion of North Caucasians in the 19th century.[3] Chechens have played an important role in the foundation of Jordan as a modern state.
- ^ "Jordan willing to assist Chechnya - King". 28 August 2007.
- ^ Forker, Diana; Al Sheshani, Ala (2023). "Far beyond the Caucasus: Chechen in contact with Jordanian Arabic". In Levkovych, Nataliya (ed.). Diversity in Contact. De Gruyter. pp. 111–144. doi:10.1515/9783111323756-003/html. ISBN 978-3-11-132375-6.
- ^ "War 'back home' divides Jordan's Chechen community". The Japan Times.
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