Yemen is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Sanaa, with a population of approximately 33.7M and a total area of 527,968 kmยฒ. The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Yemeni Rial (YER).
Yemen covers an area of 527,968 kmยฒ with a population density of 64/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $21.6B (est.) ($640 (est.) per capita) and gained independence in 1990 (unification). It has a coastline of 1,906 km.
Yemen's Socotra Island is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth โ so isolated that 37% of its plants exist nowhere else, including the extraordinary Dragon Blood Tree with its mushroom-shaped canopy. Yemen is also the birthplace of the global coffee trade.
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UNESCO the Galรกpagos of the Indian Ocean โ Dragon Blood Trees, white sand beaches and 37% endemic flora
UNESCO ancient city of multi-storey tower houses decorated with geometric patterns โ 2,500 years old
UNESCO city of 500-year-old mud skyscrapers rising from the desert โ the world's first high-rise city
A breathtaking highland town perched on mountain terraces with ancient fortifications and lush valleys
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa.
The official language(s) of Yemen are Arabic.
The population of Yemen is approximately 33.7M.
Yemen uses the Yemeni Rial (YER).
Yemen is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Yemen has a GDP of $21.6B (est.), with a GDP per capita of $640 (est.).
The best time to visit Yemen is OctoberโApril (before conflict โ check current situation). The climate is Hot desert, milder highlands.
Visa required โ check current travel advisories carefully
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