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Yemen

اليَمَن

Western Asia, Asia

Arabic

Yemen (اليَمَن) is a country in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 32,684,503 and an area of 527,968 km², the capital city is Sana'a. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Yemeni rial (﷼ YER).

Quick Facts

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Sana'a
Capital
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32,684,503
Population
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527,968 km²
Area
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﷼ YER
Currency
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+967
Dial Code
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.ye
TLD

Geography

Yemen is located in Western Asia at coordinates 15.00°N, 48.00°E. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb at 3,666 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates15.00°N, 48.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointJabal an Nabi Shu'ayb
3,666 m
TimezonesUTC+03:00
BordersOMNSAU

UNESCO World Heritage

Yemen is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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1

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Yemen, including May 22 Stadium with a capacity of 30,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumMay 22 Stadium
30,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Yemen

What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.
What is the population of Yemen?
Yemen has a population of approximately 32,684,503 people.
What currency does Yemen use?
Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (﷼ YER).
What language is spoken in Yemen?
The official language of Yemen is Arabic.
What is the area of Yemen?
Yemen covers a total area of 527,968 km².
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Yemen have?
Yemen has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)