Brief introduction:

Yemen's territory once was part of the Ancient Kingdom of Sheba, or Saba, a prosperous link in trade between Africa and India. The bible speaks of its gold, spices and precious stones as gifts borne by the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon.

Location:

Yemen is located in the south coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The total population is estimated at about 21 million (July 2005). Yemen rapidly growing population 3.6% (should eventually provide enough customers for its industry). The total area is 527,840 sq. km. Yemen is bordered by Sultanate of Oman in the east and the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden in the South, Saudi Arabia in the north, the red sea from the west. The strait of Bab A-Mandab is located in the southwest.

 

Government Type: Republic Head of state: President Ali Abdullah Saleh Political capital: Sana (Sana'a) Commercial capital: Aden Chief towns: Hodeidah, Mukalla, Shaykh Uthman, Taiz Major Islands: Socotra, Perim, Kamaran Time zone: GMT +3 Population: Mainly Arab Chief religion: Islam Official language: Arabic Currency: Yemeni Rial

Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh