Yemen: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Yemen

Yemen is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Sana'a. It covers about 527,968 km² (203,850 sq mi). The official language is Arabic. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Yemen at a glance

Official name
Republic of Yemen
Capital
Sana'a
Region
Western Asia (Asia)
Area
527,968 km² (203,850 sq mi)
Official language
Arabic
Currency
Yemeni rial (﷼)
People
Yemeni
Calling code
+967
Internet domain
.ye
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.

Yemen is in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.

Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (﷼).

The official language of Yemen is Arabic.

Yemen borders Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).