various parts of the Kingdom is something we take pride in. Objective observers have repeatedly viewed with admiration the fact that a small country with limited resources was able, through sheer force of will, to create confidence and bring about development and prosperity within its borders. I shall resist the urge to dwell on this subject. It is enough to mention that as one economic unit Jordan demonstrated a remarkable rate of growth and modernization throughout the 15 years prior to the Israeli occupation of 1967. In fact, Jordan was undergoing one of the most far-reaching economic and social advances among the countries of the third world, This fact was readily recognized by Govern- ments and international agencies, including the United Nations, A United Nations publication of 1970 entitled ?%e meusurements of development effort6 cited Jordan as the first among 56 countries in terms of its rate of growth. In all this, Jordan, with its limited size and resources, had to rely on the resourcefulness of its own people. The proud men of the West Bank, many of whom had lost land, property and savings in the disaster of 1948, though not technically refugees, were rebuilding with determination and hope a new future and a new society. 160. In the 1967 annual report of the World Bank, the President of the World Bank commended the remarkable performance of the Jordanian economy and indicated that Jordan could maintain its growth and momentum and could accordingly double its gross national product in less than 10 years. The same was attested to by the Inter- national Monetary Fund and other objective organizations. 161. In Jerusalem Jordan continued the tradition of Arab stewardship and Arab protection of the Holy Places which had been in effect for centuries; it continued to maintain serenity, peace and respect and freedom of access by all 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the economic development of Jordan, highlighting its remarkable rate of growth and modernization before the Israeli occupation in 1967. It also mentions the country's ability to maintain serenity and freedom of access to the Holy Places in Jerusalem. While there is no direct mention of natural resources, industry, or transport and communication, the focus on economic development and growth suggests that these categories are not the primary focus.

**Category**
Economic development, Education