Entries starting with J
- Jaipur: Geography, History, Culture and Key FactsJaipur is Rajasthan's capital, India's planned "Pink City," founded in 1727 and known for Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort.
- Jakarta: Geography, History, Culture and Key FactsJakarta is Indonesia's largest city and economic center, a former Dutch colonial port now losing some administrative functions to a new capital.
- Jamaica: Geography, History, Culture and Key FactsA mountainous Caribbean island nation, the birthplace of reggae music, known for Dunn's River Falls and a tourism- and hurricane-exposed economy.
- Japan: Geography, History, Culture and Key FactsAn East Asian island nation and major high-income economy known for blending ancient tradition with advanced technology, symbolized by Mount Fuji.
- Jeddah: Geography, History, Culture and Key FactsJeddah is Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea port and pilgrim gateway, home to the historic Al-Balad district and King Fahd's Fountain.
- Jerusalem: History, Religious Significance and Why Its Status Is DisputedJerusalem is an ancient city holy to Judaism, Christianity and Islam whose political status remains internationally disputed.
- Johannesburg: History, the Nelson Mandela Bridge and Key Facts About South Africa’s Largest CityJohannesburg is South Africa's largest city and financial capital, founded in 1886 after the discovery of Witwatersrand gold.
- Jordan: Geography, History, Government and Key FactsA Middle Eastern constitutional monarchy best known for Petra, the ancient Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs.