Asia

Yemen

Yemen is a country in Western Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Quick Facts

Capital: Sana'a
Continent: Asia
Region: Western Asia
Population: 32.7 million
Area: 527,968 km²
Currency: Yemeni rial (YER)
Official language: Arabic
Calling code: +967
Internet TLD: .ye
Time zone: UTC+03:00

Yemen map preview: 15.00, 48.00

Geography

Yemen is in Western Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 15, 48; it has Oman, Saudi Arabia.

Neighboring countries: Oman, Saudi Arabia

People and Culture

Yemen uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Yemen varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Yemen is recorded with the official name Republic of Yemen. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

Famous places

Sana'a
Western Asia cultural and historic sites
Asia map and regional landmarks

Travel facts

Capital or main administrative city: Sana'a
Time zone data: UTC+03:00
Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.

Fun facts

Yemen is grouped under Asia.
Yemen has a listed area of 527,968 km².
Yemen is listed as a UN member.

FAQs about Yemen

What is the capital of Yemen?

The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.

What continent is Yemen in?

Yemen is in Asia.

What currency does Yemen use?

Yemen uses the Yemeni rial.

What language is spoken in Yemen?

Arabic is listed for Yemen in this database.