16 WONDERFUL FACTS ABOUT YEMEN!
FACTS ABOUT YEMEN 1. Where is Yemen? Yemen is an Arab country in southwest Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the east. It also has a coastline along the Arabian Sea to the southeast, Gulf of Aden to the south and the Red Sea to the west. 2. Here’s what to dial. The international dialing code for Yemen is +967. 3. Grab to coordinates! The coordinates for Yemen are 15.0000° N, 48.0000° Flag of Yemen 4. The terrain in Yemen really varies. The terrain here is a glorious mix of coastal plains, rugged mountains and upland desert plains. 5. It’s bigger than you may imagine. The total land area of Yemen is 207,286 square miles (536,869 square kilometers). 6. Around 30 million people live in Yemen! Yemen’s population was 29.83 million in 2020. 7. Qat got your tongue? Locals often chew ‘Qat’, a leaf that has stimulating effects similar to amphetamine. This is enjoyed socially, often starting after lunch with me...