Yemen Fact Sheet
- Country: Yemen
- Area: 527,970 km²
- Capital: San’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 code: Y, YAR
- Entry documents: Passport, required with a remaining validity of at least six months at the time of arrival in the country
- Required vaccination: There are entry restrictions for people infected with the HIV virus, which is widespread in Yemen. Healthcare facilities are seriously lacking and below European standards. Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B (very common in the country) and those against typhoid, diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, and measles are recommended, subject to medical advice.
- Time zones: + 2h compared to Italy; + 1h when daylight saving time is in effect in Italy
- Fixed-date 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.
- Transportation: bus service connects Sana’a to Taiz and Aden
- Airports: Sanaa
