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Capital: Sana'a

City English Name: Sana'a

Country: Yemen

Country English Name: Yemen

Province: Amanat Al Asimah

Province English Name: Sana'a Governorate

Country Area Code: +967

Longitude and Latitude: 15°21′20″N 44°12′29″E

Currency: Yemeni rial

Language: Arabic

IANA Time Zone: Asia/Aden

Standard Time Zone: Yemen Standard Time (YST)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in Western Asia, occupying the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, and the Red Sea to the west, the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the south. Yemen is separated from Djibouti and Eritrea by the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait at the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.

Yemen has a long and rich history, dating back to the ancient kingdom of Saba. It was a major center of trade and commerce in the ancient world, and was known for its production of frankincense and myrrh. In the 7th century, Yemen became part of the Islamic Caliphate, and later came under the rule of various Muslim dynasties. In the 16th century, Yemen was occupied by the Portuguese, but was eventually liberated by the Ottoman Empire. Yemen remained part of the Ottoman Empire until the early 20th century, when it became a British protectorate. In 1967, Yemen gained independence from Britain and became a republic.

Yemen is a diverse country, with a population of over 28 million people. The majority of the population is Arab, but there are also significant minorities of Somali, Ethiopian, and Indian descent. Yemen is also home to a number of indigenous peoples, including the Mahra and Socotra.

Yemen is a predominantly Muslim country, with over 99% of the population adhering to Islam. The majority of Yemenis are Sunni Muslims, but there is also a significant Shia minority. Yemen has a long history of religious tolerance, and there are a number of Christian and Jewish communities in the country.

Yemen is a strategically important country, located at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. It has a long history of being a crossroads of trade and commerce, and is a member of the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations.