Yemen

West Asia, Yemen
Yemen

People from Yemen are called:

Male/General:

Yemeni

Pronunciation:

/ˈjɛməni/

Quick Facts

Population:
34,449,825 (2024 est.)
Country:
Yemen
Region:
West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic 'al-Yaman', possibly meaning 'the right' or 'south'. The demonym is 'Yemeni'.

About Yemen

  • Capital city: Sana'a.
  • Located at southern end of Arabian Peninsula.
  • Ancient trading hub and home to the Kingdom of Sheba.
  • Known for unique architecture and coffee cultivation origins.
  • Currently experiencing humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict.

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