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Yemen

History

Unification brought separate territories or communities into a single state framework.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Yemen.
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CapitalSanaa
Population32.7M
Area527,968 km2
CurrencyYemeni rial

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.

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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

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Food & drink

Kebab thumbnailKebabSignature dishCoffee thumbnailCoffeeLocal drink

Known for

Socotra IslandSana'a Old CityShibamSanaaKebabCoffee
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