Chechens in Jordan

Chechens in Jordan
Total population
12,000–30,000[1]
Languages
Chechen, Jordanian Arabic[2]
Religion
Mostly Sunni Islam
Related ethnic groups
Chechens, Chechens in Syria, Ingush, Kists, Bats

Chechens of Jordan are Chechens who have inhabited Jordan since the expulsion of Caucasians in the 19th century.[3] Chechens have played an important role in the foundation of Jordan as a modern state.

  1. ^ "Jordan willing to assist Chechnya - King". 28 August 2007.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "War 'back home' divides Jordan's Chechen community". The Japan Times.

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