Yemen πΎπͺ is a fascinating country located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Republic of Yemen, it is home to roughly 40.6 million people and covers an area of about 527,968 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Yemen β its capital Sana'a, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Yemen on the map
Yemen lies in Western Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 527,968 square kilometres, it ranks 51st in the world by total area.
Yemen has a coastline as well as land borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia β a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Sana'a serves as the capital β the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Yemen has to offer.
Map data Β© OpenStreetMap contributors
Population and languages of Yemen
Yemen is home to approximately 40.6 million residents β the 38th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Yemenis.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Yemen rewards curiosity β its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Yemen
The official currency is the Yemeni rial (YER, symbol ο·Ό). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Yemen is +967. Websites from the country typically use the .ye internet domain.
If Yemen came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Sana'a) and population β these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Yemen shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Yemen
- Yemen's flag emoji is πΎπͺ β its two-letter country code is YE and its three-letter code is YEM.
- Yemen covers 527,968 kmΒ², ranking 51st in the world by area.
- With about 40.6 million people, Yemen holds the 38th spot in the world population ranking.
- Yemen is a member state of the United Nations.
- Yemen shares borders with 2 countries.
Yemen β frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Yemen?
- The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.
- What is the population of Yemen?
- Yemen has a population of approximately 40,583,164 people, ranking 38th in the world.
- Where is Yemen located?
- Yemen is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Yemen?
- The main language spoken in Yemen is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Yemen?
- Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (YER).
