About Yemen | Yemen Embassy

Official Name

Republic of Yemen

National Flag

National logo

National Anthem

Repeat, O World, my song.

Echo it over and over again.

Remember, through my joy, each martyr.

Clothe him with the shining mantles of our festivals.

Repeat, O World, my song.

My unity, Oh marvelous song which fills my heart,

You are the promise of all to come,

My banner, Oh cloth nailed from every sun

Raised forever, on every peak

My nation, give me strength, Oh source of strength

And save me for you, the best of nations.

In faith and love I am part of mankind,

And I shall march first among the Arabs.

And my heart beat shall remain that of a Yemenite.

No foreigner shall ever hold dominion over Yemen.

Yemen

Yemen is one of the world’s most intriguing countries, rich in ancient history, unique architecture and breathtaking scenery. Since the Unity Proclamation of 1990, the Republic of Yemen has endeavored to enhance and improve its approach in handling the challenges facing the country. The government is working to meet the needs of its demanding society. To date, Yemen has been successful in achieving political stability and maintaining a civilized revival of its renowned position in the region and the world at large. Social and economic transformation and reform are the main objectives of the government. Yemen is working to achieve a respectable status and to maintain economic stability in the region. Yemen is determined to maintain friendly relationships with the countries of its region and the world.

Language:

Arabic is the official language, there is a minority speaking Amharic in the east of the country, the inhabitants of Socotra Island have their own language is the language of Socotra.

Population:

According to June 2011 estimates, the population of Yemen was about 24 million, 46% of whom were under the age of 15, and 2.7% above 65.

The capital:

The city of Sana’a is the capital of the Republic of Yemen, though due to the civil war in Yemen, Aden has been proclaimed to be the Temporary Capital of Yemen, The administrative division of Yemen contains 20 governorates in addition to the Capital Municipality.

The system of government in the Republic of Yemen:

Republican and democratic, the people are the owner and source of authority, exercised directly by referendum and general elections, The political system in the Republic of Yemen is based on political and partisan pluralism.

The climate:

On most days of the year climate is mild in mountainous areas although it can become hot in the back and cool at night, and is dry and hot in the eastern parts of the country and is hot and has high humidity in coastal areas.

Location:

The Republic of Yemen is located in the south of the Arabian Peninsula in the south-west of Asia. It is bordered to the north by Saudi Arabia, to the south by the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden, to the east by Oman and from the west by the Red Sea.

The Republic of Yemen is an Arab country in Western Asia at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula.
Yemen is the second-largest country in the peninsula, occupying 527,970 km2 (203,850 sq mi). The coastline stretches for about 2,000 km (1,200 mi). It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, the Red Sea to the west, the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the south, and Oman to the east-northeast.