- Full Country Name: Republic of Yemen
- Capital: Sana'a
- Language: Arabic.
- Currency: Yemeny riyal (YER) = 100 fils.
- People: Arab (95%), Afro-Arab, South Asian.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 59.89, Female: 63.71.
- Religion: Shi'ite Muslin (55%), Sunni Muslim (42%).
- Size (sq km): 528,000 (49th)
- Population: 21.0 million (51st)
- Population Density per sq km: 40 (160th)
- Country Dialling Code: 967
- Internet Country Code: .ye
- Time Zone: GMT +3
- Voltage Guide: 220/230 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Amex widely accepted, check for other cards or traveller's cheques. Pounds sterling is most useful currency.
- Business Hours: 0800-1230 and 1600-1900 Mon-Wed, 0800-1100 Thursday.
- GDP: US$12.1 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$740
- Annual Growth: 1.8%
- Inflation: 11%
- Major Industries: Oil, cotton, leather, food processing.
- Major Trading Partners: China, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia.
- Personal Safety: Variable: Westerners have been kidnapped by tribal protesters, with fatal results. Seek latest information at time of visit.