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Location:
Lahj Governorate is located 320 km
southwest of the Capital City of Sana’a and 30 km to the east of the
City of Aden and is considered a crossing point to and from many
governorates.
Climate:
The governorates climate varies according
to the topography of the terrain. In the coastal plains the
temperature can rise in the summer to 32∞C, where the mean temperature
in the winter comes down to 20∞C. The coastal plains also witness
rainfall in the winter and autumn. However in the mountainous
highlands, rainfall is witnessed in the spring and summer seasons.
Terrain:
The terrain of the governorate varies
from mountains to plains, wadis (stream, river beds or valleys), in
addition to a coast that extend to Bani Majid in the Bab Al-Mandab
Strait. There is also a fishing port at Ras ‘Imran.
Agricultural Products: The cutivated
area in the Governorate of Lahj is 60,000 feddans. The most popular
wadis are Wadi Tuban, Wadi Wirzan, Wadi Yahr, Wadi Saba and Wadi
Al-Rruja’a. Along the banks of Wadi Tiban, a number of recent dams
were constructed. Since Wadi Tiban is characterized by a
semi-tropical climate this fills the gardens of Lahj Governorate with
vegetables, fruits, various types of grain and long fiber cotton.
The City of Al-Houta
(Houta):
The Capital of the Governorate of Lahj … because of the presence of
vital facilities, administrative centers and markets. Al-Houta is
also a favorite stopover for tourists, where one can enjoy local
meals. The most noticeable landmark of the city is the Sultan's
Palace.
The Mountainous Areas of
Lahj:
These
areas are rich in natural resources for environmental tourism such
as: The Forest of Irf-Maqatirah and areas in the mountains of Yafi'a,
which grows some of the finest Yemeni coffee. The villages of Yafi'a
also are characterized with their own architectural featutres, such as
the reliance on stone and their high rise floors. Islamic landmarks
in the governorate include the Al-Nour Mosque in Al-Mousat. There are
still annual pilgrimages to various tombs in the different areas of
Lahj Governorate to pay tribute to veneered Islamic notables of the
past.
Artistic Heritage:
The Governorate of Lahj is noted for its musical heritage, which
has its own outstanding artistic feature and color and classical
flair.
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