Yemen fact sheet
- Country: Yemen
- Area: 527,970 km²
- Capital: Sana’a
- Population: 20,975,000 inhabitants
- Language: Arabic
- Religion: Islam, Jewish minority
- Form of government: Absolute Republic
- Major cities: Aden, Ahwar, al-Hudayda, Al Mukalla, Al Qasha, Ibb, Jibla, Kawkaban, Ma’rib, Sana’a, Seiyun, Ta’izz, Yarim
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Useful information about Yemen
- Currency: Yemeni riyal
- International dialing code: +976
- International vehicle registration code: Y, YAR
- Entry documents: Passport, required with a minimum validity of six months at the time of arrival in the country
- Vaccination required: There are entry restrictions for people infected with the HIV virus, which is also widespread in Yemen. Healthcare facilities are seriously lacking and below European standards. Vaccinations are recommended, after medical advice, against hepatitis A and B (very common in the country) and against typhoid, diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, and measles.
- Time zones: +2 hours compared to Italy; +1 hour when daylight saving time is in effect in Italy
- Fixed-date public holidays:
- Climate: On the coast, summers are very hot and humid. The best periods to visit the highlands are March-April and October-November. On the coasts, the most suitable period is from December to February.
- Transport: Bus service connects Sana’a to Taiz and Aden
- Airports: Sana’a
