Location

The Republic of Yemen lies in the South of Arabia (The Arabian Peninsula), south-west of Asia, between latitudes 12 and 20 degrees to the north of the equator, and between longitudes 41and 54 degrees to the south of Greenwich, bordered on the north by Saudi Arabia, on the south by the Arab Sea and the Gulf of Aden, on the east by the Sultanate of Oman and on the west by the Red Sea.

Area

The area of the Republic of Yemen exceeds 555,000 km. excluding the Empty Quarter.

Population

The population of the Republic of Yemen is around 19,000,000 

Language

Arabic is the official language of the country, with English being the most widely used second language.

Religion

Islam is the official religion and is the religion of the majority of the population except for a Jewish minority.

Climate

Since Yemen is endowed with a varied topography, the climate, in general, also varies, although there are no major seasonal differences. We can say there are two long seasons: summer and winter During summer, the temperature and humidity are high in the coastal areas, while the climate is moderate during winter. From time to time the rainfall, due to the monsoon, moderates the temperature over the coastal areas in summer. In the mountain areas, the weather is moderate in summer and cold in winter during the night and in the early morning, but the bright sun rays raise the temperature during the day making the weather very moderate in these parts of the country.

Administration Division

The administrative units of the Republic of Yemen consist of 19 Governates and the capital secretariat, the city of Sana'a. Each Governate is composed of a number of' districts and centers, the Governates are as follows: Sana'a, Aden, Taiz, Hudaidah, Hadhramout, Sa'da, Al .Jouf. Marib, 'Shabwa, Abyan, Dhamar, Ibb, Lahj, Mahweet, Al-Mahara, Al-Baydha, Hajja, Amran, Al-Dhalia 

The National Flag 

The flag of the Republic of Yemen is rectangular in shape, its width is one third of its length, divided into three equal-dimensioned rectangles, of red, white, and black colors consecutively from top to bottom.

Listen To The National Anthem

The Emblem of Yemen is represented by a falcon unfolding both wings on the national flag and supported by a base on which the country's name "The Republic of Yemen" appears. There is a drawing on its chest depicting the Marib Dam and a coffee tree branch which constitute major symbols of Yemen.

Political Principles of  The State

The political system is based on the principle of separation between the branches of government The people are the holders and source of power, exercising it directly through referendum  and general election, and indirectly by means of Legislative, executive and judicial authorities, and through local elected councils. The system is also based on the multi-party political system which allows the  peaceful transfer of power.

As for the country's foreign policy, the Constitution of the Republic of Yemen confirms that the policy should be in line with the Charter of the United Nations, Human Rights, Covenant of the Arab league and international law. The Republic of Yemen endeavors to strengthen friendly links and cooperation with all peace loving states and nations on the basis of mutual respect. 

Economy

The Republic of Yemen has adopted an economic policy based on free economics. The market  mechanism  en the private sector giving it a major role in the development of' the country's economy. The economic policy ensures private ownership which cannot be forfeited except for public interest and then with fair compensation. The investment law has created many investment opportunities and provided incentive to local and foreign investment in all aspects of the economy. 

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Traditional Industries and Handicrafts

There are many traditional industries and handicrafts in Yemen which have been handed down throughout the generations. Such industries and handicrafts are characterized by their beauty and attractiveness, particularly those associated with architecture, ornaments and decoration, traditional weapons, clothes and garments, earthenware and stoneware, leather products, and tools and materials  made of palm fiber and leaves, etc. Handicrafts centers exist throughout the Republic and such products can be sampled in the traditional markets of many cities and at the weekly markets called 'Souks'.