Yemen: Facts and Figures
The Republic of Yemen is an Arab country in the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula, overlooking the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, with a strategic location on one of the world's most important maritime routes.
Basics
- Capital: Sana'a.
- Official language: Arabic.
- Currency: Yemeni Rial.
- Major cities: Aden, Taiz, Hodeidah, Mukalla, Ibb.
Yemen is known for Socotra Island, a World Heritage site, and historic cities such as Old Sana'a and Shibam.