Overview

  • 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.
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