Official Name:    Republic of Yemen 

Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, re-unified on the 22nd of May,1990 (one of the most important Yemeni National Days). Before the unification, Yemen had been divided into two parts, North Yemen and South Yemen. The Republic of Yemen is a democratic country. The people of Yemen are the possessors and the source of legitimacy and power, which they execute directly through referendum and elections.  It is a constitutional State; its governmental system is founded on the basis of the pluralism with three powers, judicial, legislative and executive.                         

Flag and Emblem:

                                

The Capital City:     Sana’a

Main Cities:     

 Sana’a, Aden (the main harbor and the free zone), Taiz, Hodaidah, Mukala.

Location:

The Republic of Yemen is located in the southern west corner of the Arabian Peninsula, in the southern west part of Asia. Saudi Arabia borders it in the north, Arab Sea and the Indian Ocean in the south, Sultanate Oman from east, and Red Sea from west. Its area is stretched between Latitude 12-19 degrees north of the Equator, and Longitude 41-54 East of Greenwich.

Area:

The total area o f Yemen is approximately 555,000 km2, excluding Al Rub al-Khali (The Empty Quarter Desert).

Population:

The population of Yemen is    19.721.643 , in  2004.   

Ethnic Origin: The majority is Arabic origins with a minority from Africa, India, and Europe

Language:

Arabic is the official language and English language is the second language.

Religion:

Islam is the official religion. There is a Jewish minority, too.

Time zone:

G.M.T.+3hrs.

Currency:

Yemeni Rail (YR), visitors can exchange currencies in banks and in exchange establishments. See . Money Exchange.

Main Tourism Foundations:

Ministry of  Tourism, General Authority for Tourism Development and Tourism Promotion Board,

 Universities:

.There are 5 major  public universities: Sana’a University, Aden University, Taiz University, Hodaidah University and Hadramout University.

 Economy:

Yemen has adopted an economic policy based on free economy. The market mechanism encourages the private sector giving it a major role in the development of the country’s economy. The economic policy ensures private ownership, which cannot be forfeited except for public interest and then with fair compensation. The investment law has created many investments opportunities and provided incentive to local and foreign investment in all aspects of the economy.

Entry Ports and Places :

It is possible to enter the Republic of Yemen through all international airports of Sana’a, Aden, Al Hodeidah, al Rayan and Taiz. You can also inter through the main seaports :  ,  Aden port (the free Zone and it is the biggest port in Yemen) ,Al Hodeidah on the Red Sea, Al Mokha on the Red Sea and Al Mukala on the Arabian Sea.

It is possible to enter to Yemen through land entries, such as Haradh and Al Buqa’a in the North ( from Saudi Arabia 's borders) and Hadnut in the East (from Oman's borders).

Airports:

Sana’a International Airport (15 km to the north of Sana’a city. There are also international and domestic airports in : Taiz, Aden, Riyan, Seyun, Hodeidah, Al Ghadah, and  Socotra Island.

 

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