Yemen
History
Unification was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Yemen deep historical roots.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Yemen.
Short facts
RegionWestern Asia / Middle East / Arabian Peninsula
LanguageArabic
Time zoneAST (UTC+3)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Socotra Island: Alien landscape of dragon blood trees and endemic species found nowhere else on earth.
- Sana'a Old City: UNESCO-listed 2,500-year-old city of tower houses decorated with geometric plasterwork.
- Shibam: UNESCO-listed skyscrapers of mud-brick, 16-storey tower houses built centuries ago.
Planning questions
What is Yemen known for?Socotra Island, Sana'a Old City, Shibam.
What is the capital?Sanaa.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?22 May.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
No future Yemen-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Kebab
CoffeeKnown for
Socotra IslandSana'a Old CityShibamSanaaKebabCoffee
Music & Culture
Coasts and islands