Yemen is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 29.8M and an area of 527,968 km². Its capital is Sanaa, Arabic is the official language, and it is a republic. Yemen shares borders with 2 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalSanaa
Population29.8M
Area527,968 km²
LanguageArabic
ReligionIslam
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyYemeni Rial
GDP/capita$900
Independence1967
Geography
Has coastlineHas desertMountains above 3,000 m
Oceans / SeasArabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea
DesertsArabian Desert
BordersSaudi Arabia, Oman
History & Culture
Ottoman EmpireSilk Road
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Dates, Wheat
EnergyOil, Natural gas
Memberships
Arab League
🎯 How to identify Yemen in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Yemen efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of Arab League?
✅ Yes
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