One of the best known groups from Jordanââ¬â¢s population is the Bedouin. As they are known in Arabic, the Bedu, or ââ¬Ådesert dwellers,ââ¬Â endure the desert and have learned to survive its unforgiving climate. It is difficult to count Bedouins, but it is generally known that the majority of Jordanââ¬â¢s population is of Bedouin origin. Most of Jordanââ¬â¢s Bedouin live in the vast wasteland that extends east from the Desert Highway. All throughout the south and east of the country, their communities are marked by characteristic black goat-hair tents. These are known as beit al-shaââ¬â¢ar, or ââ¬Åhouse of hair.ââ¬Â
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