Yemen - Country Details

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.