Aden Colony

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Aden Colony

Name

Aden Colony

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

Aden Colony was a British crown colony located in southern Arabia that served as a vital maritime hub. It was separated from British India in 1937 to function as a strategic coaling station. The territory is now part of the modern Republic of Yemen.

Statistics

Area

192.00 km²

Population

Not available

Location