🇾🇪 Yemen

Republic of Yemen

Basic Information

Capital

Sana'a

Region

Asia / Western Asia

Population

34,700,000

Area

455,503 km²

Currencies

Yemeni rial (﷼)

Languages

Arabic

About country

Yemen is a country located in West Asia, on the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Its strategic location has made it a crossroads of civilizations for over 7,000 years, with the Sabaeans establishing a thriving commercial kingdom. The country borders Saudi Arabia, Oman, and has extensive coastlines along the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Yemen's economy historically relied on agriculture and trade, but has been significantly impacted by ongoing conflict and instability. With a population of approximately 34.7 million, Yemen is the largest country by population on the Arabian Peninsula.

Political Information

System of Government

Republic

Independent

Yes

UN Member

Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2

YE

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3

YEM

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Neighboring Countries

Additional Flags & Symbols

Abyan

Region / Subdivision

Aden Colony

Historical

Aden Protectorate

Aden Protectorate

Historical

Democratic Republic of Yemen

Democratic Republic of Yemen

Historical

Emirate of Beihan

Emirate of Beihan

Historical

Emirate of Dhala

Emirate of Dhala

Historical

Fadhli Sultanate

Fadhli Sultanate

Historical

Federation of South Arabia

Federation of South Arabia

Historical

Kathiri

Historical

Lower Yafa

Historical

Mahra Sultanate

Mahra Sultanate

Historical

Qu'aiti

Historical

South Yemen

Historical

Sultanate of Lahej

Sultanate of Lahej

Historical

United Arab States

United Arab States

Historical

Upper Yafa

Historical

Wahidi

Historical

Yemen Arab Republic

Yemen Arab Republic

Historical

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