Towards the end of the 20th century the country had succeeded in linking most of the its towns and cities to a countrywide grid. Some foodstuffs are imported to meet the needs of the people. Wheat and barley are the most widely planted crops in the Jordanian uplands. They get their supply of water from natural rainfall. In the irrigated lands of the Jordan valley citrus fruits, melons, and vegetables are planted.
Pastureland is limited in the country.
It barely satisfies the needs of the local livestock. The area suited for pastureland has been reduced further. This is due to the fact that a large percentage of this land has been used for the planting of olive and fruit trees. Sheep and goats are the most important sources of livestock in the country camels, cattle, mules, donkeys, and poultry are also used for the same purpose. In our present day JTV transmits its programmers to a large geographical area including Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Northern Saudi Arabia, and South Lebanon.