Yemen Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Republic of Yemen
  • Population: 23.6 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Sanaa
  • Area: 536,869 sq km (207,286 sq miles)
  • Major language: Arabic
  • Major religion: Islam
  • Life expectancy: 61 years (men), 64 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Yemeni riyal = 100 fils
  • Main exports: Crude oil, cotton, coffee, fish
  • GNI per capita: US $950 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .ye
  • International dialling code: 967