Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Red Sea, between Oman and Saudi Arabia.
The Kingdom of Yemen (colloquially known as North Yemen) became independent from the Ottoman Empire in 1918 and in 1962 became the Yemen Arab Republic ...
Longitude: 48
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Yemen:
11,765.727 km
Terrain:
Narrow coastal plain backed by flat-topped hills and rugged mountains; dissected upland desert plains in center slope into the desert interior of the Arabian Peninsula.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, fish, rock salt, marble; small deposits of coal, gold, lead, nickel, and copper; fertile soil in west.
Industries:
Crude oil production and petroleum refining; small-scale production of cotton textiles, leather goods; food processing; handicrafts; aluminum products; cement; commercial ship repair; natural gas production.
Population: 32,140,443
The vast majority of the population is found in the Asir Mountains (part of the larger Sarawat Mountain system), located in the far western region of the country.
Area: 527,968 km2
almost four times the size of Alabama; slightly larger than twice the size of Wyoming
Strategic location on Bab el Mandeb, the strait linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, one of world's most active shipping lanes.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
Arabic (official)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| YER | Yemeni rial | ﷼ |
Capital City: Sana'a
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:38 pm (GMT+03:00)
Visiting Yemen
You're in for a treat! Yemen is a fascinating place to explore, especially from October to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich history with ancient architecture.
- Unique cultural heritage and traditions.
- Stunning landscapes including mountains and deserts.
- Ongoing conflict and political instability.
- High risk of terrorism and kidnapping.
- Severe humanitarian crisis.
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Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Yemeni cuisine features dishes like mandi (spiced rice and meat) and saltah (stew).
- Heavy use of spices, grains, and meats.
- Influences from Arab and Indian cuisines.
- Explore the old city of Sana'a.
- Visit the ancient city of Shibam.
- Experience the Socotra Archipelago.
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